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Rising maternal mortality is fuelling distrust in the medical establishment in Georgia

By Katia Riddle

Published July 20, 2025 at 10:12 AM EDT

Maternal mortality rates are rising, especially for Black women. In one community in Georgia, some women say they are losing trust in doctors and hospitals.

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