Sarah Stokely
Coverage of Sarah Stokely in the Nexus archive.
- Black midwives are suing Southern states, claiming regulations make it harder to help patients
Black midwives in Southern states are suing Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi over regulations requiring collaborative practice agreements with physicians, which they argue restrict care for low-risk pregnancies in underserved areas. The lawsuits highlight higher maternal mortality rates in the South, particularly for Black women, and emphasize the role of culturally congruent care in improving outcomes.
- Black midwives are suing Southern states, claiming regulations make it harder to help patients
Black midwives in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi are suing over state regulations requiring collaborative practice agreements with physicians, which they argue limit care for low-risk pregnancies in underserved areas. The lawsuits highlight disparities in maternal health outcomes, particularly for Black women, who face a maternal mortality rate 2.5 times higher than the national average.