The state has one of the country’s highest maternal mortality rates. Now, three hospitals plan to stop delivering babies, putting some pregnant women at even higher risk.

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      1 year ago

      Yeah, that’ll show the…reads articlepoor black residents of Alabama.

      Hey…maybe you should the read the article and then reevaluate your comment.

      Well, unless you’re just a really big fan of raising the infant mortality rate of that particular demographic.

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      Agreed 💯. This is democracy in action. In a way, I’m happy that Alabama is listening to the desires of its citizens. If they don’t want maternity wards then that’s fine with me.