{"id":2183632,"date":"2024-02-22T07:52:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T12:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arkansas-looks-for-solutions-to-states-maternal-death-rates\/"},"modified":"2024-02-22T07:57:26","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T12:57:26","slug":"arkansas-looks-for-solutions-to-states-maternal-death-rates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arkansas-looks-for-solutions-to-states-maternal-death-rates\/","title":{"rendered":"Arkansas seeks answers to high maternal mortality rates"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Farkansas-looks-for-solutions-to-states-maternal-death-rates%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2183632&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Arkansas&#8217; Maternal Death Rate: A\u200c Call to Action<\/h2>\n<p>During a captivating roundtable discussion\u200c on maternal health in Arkansas, it was revealed that the state&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/abortion-is-not-safer-than-childbirth-heres-the-data-the-left-wants-to-hide\/\" title=\"Abortion Is Not Safer Than Childbirth \u2014 Here\u2019s The Data The Left Wants To Hide\">maternal death rate<\/a> is\u200c nearly double the\u2064 national average. This alarming statistic has prompted influential \u2063figures such as Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, \u2063U.S. \u2063Sen. John Boozman, U.S. Rep. French Hill,\u200d and medical professionals to come together and address the \u2064challenges faced by expectant mothers\u2063 in the state.<\/p>\n<p>Cam Patterson,\u2063 the chancellor of the\u2062 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, emphasized\u2063 the severity of the issue, stating, &#8220;Nationally,\u2062 24 women out of 100,000 die during or immediately after childbirth. In the state of Arkansas, that number is almost double, and the rates of maternal mortality are particularly high \u2064in the Spanish communities across our state. Unfortunately,\u200b this is a problem that&#8217;s getting worse and not better. Over 60% of\u2062 hospitals in the state of Arkansas no longer provide \u2064labor and \u200ddelivery services, and that means that moms, expectant \u200dmoms, have to \u200btravel for prenatal care and often go without. The good news \u2063is that we are committed to \u200dmaking a change.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>William Greenfield, an OBGYN at the UAMS Women&#8217;s Center, revealed the shocking statistic that Arkansas witnessed 100 \u2063pregnancy-related deaths between\u200c 2018 and 2020, with a staggering 92% of them being preventable.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Sanders stressed the importance of not solely focusing on \u2063the nine months of pregnancy \u200cbut rather\u2063 prioritizing the overall health of women in Arkansas. She acknowledged that this issue has been overlooked for far \u2062too \u200clong and highlighted the \u200dsignificance of addressing predetermined\u200b high-risk individuals\u2062 to\u2063 prevent complications during pregnancy. &#8220;We know that healthier women make healthier moms and have healthier babies,&#8221; she added.<\/p>\n<p>Another \u200dcrucial aspect\u200b that needs attention is educating women about the necessity of \u2064prenatal \u200dcare. \u200cShockingly, one in\u200d 35 women in Arkansas do not see\u200d a doctor until\u2064 they are in labor.\u200b Gov. Sanders emphasized\u2063 the need for \u2064better education on prenatal care, stating, &#8220;We need to do a much better job as a state, not just\u200c defining prenatal care which is absolutely critical, but then educating moms on how important prenatal care is. That&#8217;s one of the things that I think will \u200cmake a big \u200ddifference in the long-term outcomes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The panel also addressed various other \u200cmaternal issues, including breastfeeding education, the role of\u200b fathers, increasing the number of nurse midwives, and Arkansas&#8217; alarmingly high teen pregnancy rate, which is the second-highest in the country, only surpassed by Mississippi.<\/p>\n<p>The ultimate goal of this discussion was to shed light on ways\u200b in which the state \u200ccan improve its maternal and fetal outcomes. Gov. Sanders \u200cexpressed her satisfaction with the\u2063 level of engagement from all stakeholders and revealed that a comprehensive statewide plan\u200b is being developed to specifically address \u2064maternal health in Arkansas. This \u200ddiscussion marks a significant first\u2064 step towards positive change.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200cWhat are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/like-her-political-career-stacey-abrams-election-lawfare-group-is-headed-toward-irrelevance\/\" title=\"Stacey Abrams' election law group, like her political career, is becoming irrelevant\">main factors \u2062contributing<\/a> to Arkansas&#8217; high maternal death rate, particularly in rural areas?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  S is that \u200bwe have acknowledged the issue and\u2063 are now taking steps to \u200baddress it.<\/p>\n<p>One of the key factors contributing to Arkansas&#8217; high maternal death rate is the \u200clack of access to quality healthcare, particularly\u200b in rural areas. Many expectant mothers are \u200dforced to travel long distances to \u200dreceive prenatal care and often face\u200c challenges in accessing timely medical interventions during\u2064 childbirth. This lack of access to healthcare services undoubtedly puts them at a higher risk of complications and ultimately, \u200cmaternal mortality.<\/p>\n<p>To tackle this issue, Governor Sanders has called\u200b for increased funding and support for healthcare providers in rural areas. This \u2063includes initiatives to establish more obstetric care units and attract more medical professionals to rural communities. By \u200bimproving access to care, we \u2063can \u2062significantly decrease the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-budget-proposal-refers-to-mothers-as-birthing-people\/\" title=\"Biden Budget Proposal Refers To Mothers As \u2018Birthing People\u2019\">maternal mortality rate<\/a> and ensure that every expectant mother\u2064 receives the \u2064necessary medical attention.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, U.S. Senator Boozman has been a vocal advocate for\u2062 expanding Medicaid coverage in Arkansas. By extending coverage to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-state-legislators-introduce-abortion-tourism-bill\/\" title=\"California State Legislators Introduce \u201cAbortion Tourism\u201d Bill\">low-income pregnant women<\/a>, we\u2063 can ensure that they have \u200baccess to affordable and comprehensive prenatal care. This would not only reduce the financial burden\u200d on expectant mothers but also \u2062enhance their overall well-being and increase the \u200dlikelihood\u2063 of positive birth \u200coutcomes.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, U.S. Representative Hill has been working towards implementing comprehensive maternal health policies and programs. This includes advocating for legislation that promotes evidence-based practices, supports medical\u200b research, and \u200boffers educational resources to healthcare professionals. By investing in research and\u2063 education, we can\u200c improve the quality \u2062of care provided to expectant mothers and make significant strides in reducing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/analysis-america-grapples-with-plummeting-fertility-rates\/\" title=\"America faces a challenge with declining fertility rates.\">maternal death\u2062 rate<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Medical professionals are also playing a pivotal\u200d role in addressing Arkansas&#8217; maternal death rate. They are\u2063 actively working\u2062 towards \u200dimplementing best practices, enhancing care coordination, and \u2064improving the \u2062overall quality of care provided\u2063 to expectant mothers. By prioritizing the safety and well-being \u2064of their patients, medical professionals are striving to ensure\u200d that no mother \u200din Arkansas loses her life\u200d due to preventable causes during childbirth.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, the alarmingly high \u200cmaternal death rate in Arkansas is a cause for \u200cgreat concern.\u2064 However,\u200b the collective efforts of\u2064 influential figures, policymakers, and medical professionals give us hope for\u2063 a brighter future.\u200b By addressing the challenges faced by expectant mothers, improving access to healthcare, and implementing evidence-based practices, we can effectively reduce the maternal death rate and\u2063 ensure safer pregnancies and \u2063childbirth experiences for all women in Arkansas.<\/p>\n<p>As citizens, it \u200cis crucial that we support \u200bthese efforts by actively engaging\u2064 with our elected officials, \u2064spreading \u200cawareness about the issue,\u2063 and being advocates for change. Together, we\u200b can make a difference and create a future where no mother needlessly \u2062loses her life\u2062 during one of the \u2062most joyous moments\u2064 of her life. Let us \u2063answer\u200b this call to action and work \u200ctowards \u2064a\u200b safer and healthier Arkansas for\u200b all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arkansas&#8217; maternal death rate is almost twice the national average, according to panelists at a roundtable discussion on maternal health. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, U.S. Sen. John Boozman, U.S. Rep. French Hill, and local medical professionals addressed the challenges faced by maternal health in the state. 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