She's trying to open a birth center near a maternity desert. It's not easy
Summary
A community organizer named Katie Chubb is trying to open a birth center in Augusta, Georgia, an area lacking maternity care options. She faces challenges due to lack of support from local hospitals, despite having community backing and potential investors.Key Facts
- Katie Chubb is working to open a birth center in Augusta, Georgia.
- Augusta is surrounded by "maternal health care deserts," areas with limited pregnancy care.
- Chubb's plan involves a clinic with midwives and partnerships with obstetricians.
- Despite strong community support, local hospitals have not cooperated.
- High rates of maternal and infant mortality exist in the U.S., making alternative birth options important.
- There are around 400 birth centers in the U.S., and demand is growing.
- An incident involving a mother in Augusta highlights the need for more birth options.
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