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Georgia Birth Advocacy Coalition

WEBYet many Georgia women describe births that are abusive, dangerous, and traumatic. Georgia’s maternity care is the worst in the nation, with the highest maternal death rate. The Georgia Birth Advocacy Coalition …

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How the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) …

WEBThe Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) enshrines the right of birthing people to receive stabilizing medical treatment—defined as the birth of …

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Maternal Mental Health — Georgia Birth Advocacy Coalition

WEBMaternal mental health is about a lot more than hormones. Focusing on hormones as the sole or primary cause ignores the social, cultural, and family factors that erode mental …

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5 Myths About Maternal Mortality in Georgia

WEBGeorgia is the most dangerous state in the United States to give birth. Our maternal mortality rate is 46 for every 100,000births. That means that 1 in 2,173 birthing …

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7 Ways Midwife Licensure Protects Consumers and Midwives …

WEBMaternal health advocates across the state have come together to call on Georgia to do what more than 30 states have already done: license and regulate …

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How to Write a Good Birth Plan That Protects Your Rights

WEBA birth plan should be clear and specific. The clearer and more specific your birth plan language is, the better. A lot of websites encourage people to use gentle, …

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Pregnancy and Childbirth Rights

WEBPregnancy and Childbirth Rights. Hospitals and medical providers often tell birthing people that they “have to” do something or that they have no right to decline a recommended …

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Midwife Licensure — Georgia Birth Advocacy Coalition

WEBMidwife Licensure Access to safe, legal home birth is in danger. Licensing direct-entry midwives ensures Georgia parents have access to home birth.

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10 Things You Need to Know About Georgia's Maternal Mortality …

WEBBetween 2000-2014, most countries saw significant drops in maternal mortality, which is the rate at which people die from pregnancy and childbirth. But in the …

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Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Childbirth Provider

WEBChildbirth and pregnancy are unpredictable. No matter how your birth unfolds, however, the provider you choose is the single most important factor in birth …

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9 Stunning Facts About Black Maternal Mortality

WEBHere are alarming statistics you need to know about black maternal mortality in Georgia. Black maternal mortality in Georgia is 66 per 100,000. This is significantly …

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Evidence-Based Pregnancy Care — Georgia Birth Advocacy Coalition

WEBEvidence-Based Pregnancy Care. Providers tell 32% of women their babies may be too big for a vaginal delivery. The average weight at birth of these babies is just 7 lbs, 12 oz. …

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Know Your Rights: FAQs About Giving Birth During COVID-19

WEBAs the COVID-19 pandemic hits hospitals across the state, many are changing labor and delivery policies. These changes are ostensibly designed to protect …

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North Fulton Hospital Labor and Delivery Review — Georgia Birth

WEB3000 Hospital Boulevard Roswell, GA 30076-3899

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Breastfeeding Rights in Georgia: What You Need to Know

WEBGeorgia’s law on public breastfeeding is short, simple, and has been in effect for more than 20 years. O.C.G.A. 31-1-9 reads as follows: The breast-feeding of a baby …

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What to do if You’re in Labor Now and Being Mistreated

WEBChildbirth can be many things—transformative, frightening, meaningful, even traumatic. One thing it should never be is abusive. No matter what type of birth you have …

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How to Complain to the Nursing Board About a Nurse or MIdwife

WEBSometimes the Board investigates complaints quickly. Sometimes an investigation takes many weeks or months. If you have questions about your complaint …

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Tips for Writing a Negative Review About a Doctor or Hospital

WEBWrite your review so that someone who only has 30 seconds can easily scan your review and assess whether or not to use the hospital or provider you used. …

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How to Write a Complaint Letter to a Hospital

WEBKeep your complaint succinct and to the point. Don’t tell them your full birth story or spend a lot of time introducing the story. Stick to the facts, and highlight the …

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