Why doesn't Tyler Perry do a movie about this?

It would make more sense than a Black man dressed up like a grandma!

It would also be more relevant to the Black pregnant females than going on Maury Povich's show to get DNA testing.

Racism could cause high mortality rates for mothers giving birth? Really!?!?!

This article is more bs that is being spoonfed to us by the National Right to 'Life' and the rest of the anti-choice ilk.

We know the reason why maternal mortality rates are rising in Calif., as well as everywhere else: we have way too many anti-choice laws on the books.

We need to repeal every single anti-choice law on the books in the states AND in Washington if we are to permanently eradicate maternal mortality.

These worsening statistics on the mortality rates of Black obstetric patients are the key sign of a growing public health disaster. They demonstrate that despite our magnificient technology, the quality of health care throughout our nation is deteriorating. And we definitely, statistically rank among the least healthy people within the industrialized world.

We need more comparison studies. How do Black teen pregnancy rates compare with teen pregnancy rates among other ethnic groups in America? Do Black patients have equal information and access to prenatal care early in pregnancy? Do Black literacy rates differ from the literacy rates among other American groups? How does the the socio-economic status of Black obstetric patients compare to the economic status in other American groups? Do Black families have equal access to employment? To nutrition programs? To sanitary housing?

All of this needs to be a wakeup call.

You can't blame the system if you don't do your own footwork.

Public libraries. Read about pregnancy. Make a checklist of symptoms to watch for. Even if you don't have insurance or state coverage there is always a way! Life is hard. DO YOUR RESEARCH.

Best health care system in the world.......if you're RICH........and WHITE!

Oh here we go with race card. Damn, but that card is old and dog eared, Mr. Grouchee...

Don't blame white people if you're obese and risk diabetes, and other related illnesses. Did you read the article? When do people take responsibility for what they put into their body? There are healthy choices that are less expensive than junk food and MacDonald's.

I'm all for sex education but you can't force a man to wear a condom or make teenagers pay attention in class. And that's not just blacks. Obesity is like a plague in this country, so is our downward spiraling educational system. Without self discipline there is no discipline in the class room or anywhere else. Do tell where do you think that is that learned?