Passion Project: Maternal Mortality in the United States and Georgia
Faculty Mentor(s) Name(s)
YiSheika Lawrence
Abstract
There has been a lack of research and discussion regarding the topic of maternal mortality within the United States, especially in regards to women of color. The point of this presentation is to bring forth awareness of the issue that is plaguing this country. To effectively do this, the presentation shows statistics throughout numerous years and how rates of maternal mortality have consistently grown. This presentation also specifically highlights Georgia, as Georgia has the second highest rate of maternal mortality in the country, just behind Louisiana. There’s also discussion regarding the higher rates of death in women of color and centers around racism within the medical system. Through an interview with a labor and delivery nurse, this presentation brings forth the views of a woman working with mothers consistently and witnessing the truth behind postpartum deaths. There’s also the use of different government agencies and nonprofits to help spread awareness in regards to the problems discussed. https://sites.google.com/view/passion-project-miller-ansley?usp=sharing
Start Date
27-3-2024 10:40 AM
End Date
27-3-2024 10:48 AM
Location
Arts and Sciences 2-70
Passion Project: Maternal Mortality in the United States and Georgia
Arts and Sciences 2-70
There has been a lack of research and discussion regarding the topic of maternal mortality within the United States, especially in regards to women of color. The point of this presentation is to bring forth awareness of the issue that is plaguing this country. To effectively do this, the presentation shows statistics throughout numerous years and how rates of maternal mortality have consistently grown. This presentation also specifically highlights Georgia, as Georgia has the second highest rate of maternal mortality in the country, just behind Louisiana. There’s also discussion regarding the higher rates of death in women of color and centers around racism within the medical system. Through an interview with a labor and delivery nurse, this presentation brings forth the views of a woman working with mothers consistently and witnessing the truth behind postpartum deaths. There’s also the use of different government agencies and nonprofits to help spread awareness in regards to the problems discussed. https://sites.google.com/view/passion-project-miller-ansley?usp=sharing