How the 2020 Election Could Affect Women's Health Care
Experts Explain What's at Stake in the 2020 Election When It Comes to Women's Health
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Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACOG, a board-certified ob-gyn, told POPSUGAR that maternal mortality is a deeply concerning issue in the US — and it disproportionately affects women of colour. Research conducted by the CDC found that Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native women are two to three times more likely than white women to die from pregnancy-related causes.
Dr. Shepherd explained there has been talk of reintroducing the Maternal Care Access and Reducing Emergencies (Maternal CARE) Act, which includes a $25 million grant for training programs that would help fight racial bias in maternal health care. "The bill will also include an allocation of $125 million to identify high-risk pregnancies and to provide mothers with the culturally competent health care and resources they need," Dr. Shepherd said.