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In reply to the discussion: Former Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleader Dies of Sepsis After Stillbirth [View all]live love laugh
(13,228 posts)51. Childbirth mortality is disproportionately higher in the US among blacks.
There are many systemic reasons, and Im not sure what may or may not apply to this case. Nevertheless, it is tragic.
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Well, this story was aired on a Fox TV station, so it's doubtful they would want to.....
lastlib
Mar 26
#5
I'd be happy if voters were able to connect the dots - the media is as complicit as the legislators in these instances.
Probatim
Mar 26
#18
Pregnancy and childbirth are extremely dangerous for women. That is the lesson here.
ms liberty
Mar 26
#14
Childbirth mortality is disproportionately higher in the US among blacks.
live love laugh
Mar 27
#51
"The doctors didn't take action until there was no heartbeat detected from the fetus."
MorbidButterflyTat
Mar 26
#19
Sorry if it's triggering. My concern is that doctors may not have mentioned all of her options due to the
ecstatic
Mar 26
#26
The buck stops with Trump. Trump killed her with his Christofascist Justices. nt
SunSeeker
Mar 26
#23