Maternal health group submits recommendations to Gov. Sanders [Video]

40/29’S LAKYRA BANKS IS LIVE WITH A BREAKDOWN OF THE REPORT. THE STRATEGIC COMMITTEE FOR MATERNAL HEALTH HAS SPENT THE PAST SIX MONTHS CREATING A PLAN TO IMPROVE ARKANSAS’ MATERNAL MORTALITY. ACCORDING TO THE C- D-C- ARKANSAS IS CURRENTLY HIGHEST WHEN IT COMES TO THE NUMBER OF DEATHS DURING PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH. <> “Everybody from all corners of the state are really coming together to make a difference. And for me, that is where hope is, and that’s where change happens. So I’m inspired despite the current numbers.” THE STRATEGIC COMMITTEE FOR MATERNAL HEALTH WAS ESTABLISHED EARLIER THIS YEAR TO ADDRESS ARKANSAS’ HIGH MATERNAL MORTALITY RATE. “So we’re in a state where we have a problem, statewide and for a host of reasons.” A KEY REASON- MANY WOMEN LIVE IN MATERNAL HEALTH DESERTS. THEY’RE AREAS WITH LITTLE OR NO ACCESS TO PRENATAL CARE. “The maternal review committee. you know, assessed …