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flag Organizer pushes for birth center in Georgia to offer safer birthing options for Black women.

flag Community organizer Katie Chubb has been trying to open a birth center in Augusta, Georgia, for six years, facing resistance from local hospitals. flag High-risk pregnancies are not suitable for birth centers, but they offer an alternative for many, especially Black women, who face a higher risk of pregnancy-related deaths. flag Obstetricians fear malpractice lawsuits, leading to reluctance in partnering with midwives. flag Chubb's efforts are driven by the need for diverse birthing options and stories like Jonquette Sanders-White's, who nearly died from a postpartum hemorrhage.

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