Wyoming lawmakers can do more to protect mothers and their babies
Pregnancy is dangerous for women. Even in 2021, even in the United States, even in Wyoming. The U.S. ranks last among industrialized countries for maternal mortality, and Wyoming ranks 10th in the nation for maternal mortality and morbidity. Maternal mortality and morbidity rates still break sharply along the fault lines of race and geography. Black, Hispanic, and indigenous women â and pregnant women in rural areas â have markedly higher rates of maternal mortality and morbidity. Rural states like Wyoming have fewer OB/Gyns â recent testimony in the House Labor, Health and Soc...
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