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An empty hospital bed in a dimly lit room.

The Difficulties of Tracking Maternal Mortality After ‘Dobbs’

Doctors warn that limiting access to abortion will be dangerous, but changes to maternal mortality can be hard to track.

by Kavitha Surana, ProPublica

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‘A Problem of Political Will’: Why is Texas’ Maternal Mortality Data so Far Behind?

Lawmakers point to the state task force as evidence they’re addressing the maternal death crisis, but its research is six years behind and falling further back.

by Sophie Novack

Greg Abbott accepted the Site Selection Governor's Cup in March, but neglected to mention the behind-the-scenes corporate handouts that made Texas a frontrunner for the honor. Aug 17, 2017

Despite Self-Congratulation, Lawmakers Did Virtually Nothing about Maternal Mortality Crisis

Governor Greg Abbott said he was “committed to doing everything we can to combat the maternal mortality rate,” but lawmakers ignored specific recommendations to reduce pregnancy-related deaths.

by Sophie Novack

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