11/25/2025
Georgia just got an F for preterm births on the 2024 March of Dimes Report Card. In Savannah-Chatham County, 1 in 7 babies is born early and Black mothers and birthing folks are hit the hardest.
A few things can contribute to preterm births. chronic health conditions, like preeclampsia, inadequate prenatal care, economic reason, environmental conditions, and stress.
We do have the power to fight back.
Take a prenatal class.
Consider a midwife and doula for your pregnancy journey.
Educate yourselves about pregnancy, policies that directly impact your reproductive health + rights.
It takes all of us to protect each other. Period.
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