In this episode of "Facing the Facts," we're focusing on maternal health. Learn about people looking to change the trends and improve outcomes for women at all stages of motherhood.
Here are some of the people you'll meet and the places you'll go when you watch our special, "Facing the Facts: Maternal Health."In Fresno, reporter Elisa Navarro of KFSN explains the importance of having a doctor who understands your culture and language. Providers who look like their patients are more likely to catch certain risk factors more likely to occur in women of color like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes and fibroids.
Texas passed a near ban on abortion, making it the largest state to do so. Reporter Pooja Lodhia with KTRK reports on the new reality for patients in Houston trying to access this care.Breastfeeding provides essential nutrients to babies and reduces the chance of childhood illnesses. Native American women breastfeed at lower rates than any other ethnic group in the United States, according to the CDC.
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