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Black women in the U.S. face a deadly pregnancy gap—three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women—with bias and discrimination cited in 70% of North Carolina’s maternal deaths. Despite proven solutions like expanding doula access and community programs, legislative roadblocks rooted in political inertia and funding disputes keep progress stalled. These aren’t just numbers—they’re mothers, families, and lives lost to systemic neglect. While some lawmakers across party lines support reform, the majority party controls the purse strings, blocking critical funding. Yet hope persists: advocates push for Medicaid-backed doula initiatives and broader policy changes, determined to turn advocacy into action and save lives.

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