Georgia Maternal Mortality

Texas Abortion Ban Linked to Third Woman’s Death; Doctors Cite Riskier Alternatives

Porsha Ngumezi died from a preventable hemorrhage after experiencing a miscarriage at 11 weeks. Despite heavy bleeding and a known blood clotting disorder, the on-call obstetrician opted for misoprostol instead of a D&C, a procedure deemed necessary by over a dozen medical experts consulted. This decision, experts suggest, stemmed from Texas’ restrictive abortion laws, creating fear among doctors of legal repercussions for performing D&Cs, even in miscarriage cases. The resulting delay in appropriate care led to Porsha’s death, highlighting a pattern of similar tragic outcomes in Texas.

Politics

Georgia Dismisses Committee Investigating Preventable Maternal Deaths

Georgia’s Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC) was disbanded due to the unauthorized disclosure of confidential information, despite an unsuccessful investigation into the leak. The health department will now fill all committee seats through a new application process, implementing enhanced confidentiality procedures. This action follows the committee’s recent report highlighting preventable deaths and advocating for systemic changes, raising concerns about potential chilling effects on future investigations. Although the department claims the restructuring won’t delay responsibilities, similar actions in other states have led to significant delays in review processes.

John Q. Hosedrinker Nov 23, 2024

Georgia Maternal Mortality

Texas Abortion Ban Linked to Third Woman’s Death; Doctors Cite Riskier Alternatives

Georgia Dismisses Committee Investigating Preventable Maternal Deaths

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