infant mortality

Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill

The Alabama Midwives Alliance has come out against substitutions to a state Senate bill they argue would severely restrict midwifery.

Wesley Walter

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March 25, 2025

State Rep. Marilyn Lands bringing bill to address infant, maternal mortality

The bill would provide presumptive Medicaid eligibility to pregnant women.

Jacob Holmes

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January 24, 2025

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Post-birth abortions? Alabama is specializing in them

Alabama lawmakers know that hundreds of newborns are dying each year. They know that many could be saved with basic care.

Josh Moon

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November 15, 2024

Report: Alabama ranks in bottom 10 for women’s health

Alabama is far above the national average for overall mortality of women ages 15-44.

Jacob Holmes

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July 5, 2023

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Fact check: Alabama is not protecting its babies

It seems as if the only time our conservative politicians care about protecting children is when they say it for cheap votes.

Josh Moon

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June 29, 2023