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Mothers Matter
She went to the hospital to have her baby. Now her husband is raising two kids alone
Moms
Tennessee mother calls for change after security wouldn't let her fly with days worth of breast milk, causing it to spoil
"Breastmilk is not a commodity. It is not a luxury. It is a necessity," she said.
Mothers Matter
Father's tragedy leads to new legislation
President Trump signed the bill.
Mothers Matter
‘That’s unacceptable’ | Arkansas has 4th highest maternal mortality rate in the nation
Over the last 10 years, we've seen an increase in the death of mothers during labor. Arkansas has the fourth highest death rate in the nation. So, we are examining the problem and looking for solutions because Mothers Matter.
Mothers Matter
‘Unable to resuscitate. Lost her & baby’ | Woman's pregnancy related death could've been prevented
One Arkansas man has a heart-wrenching story of new life and hope ripped from underneath him all by something he believes could have been prevented.
Mothers Matter
She couldn't wait to be a mom, but now her twins will never know her
Mothers are dying in the United States after giving birth at an alarming rate higher than any other developed country. Each year, between 700 and 900 women pass away from pregnancy-related causes, with black women three to four times as likely to die than other races.
Mothers Matter
American moms are dying in childbirth. What you can do about it
There are three things any mom can do to help stay safe from pregnancy through the first year after delivery.
Mothers Matter
'A river of blood:' A mom describes her near-death experience in the delivery room
She watched her daughter turn ghostly pale during childbirth; her lips were purple.
Mothers Matter
Why childbirth is a death sentence for many black moms
For every 13 white women who die during pregnancy or within one year of giving birth, there are 44 black women. Most of these deaths are preventable.
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