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It's Time to Make Sure ALL Pregnant People in Virginia Have Safe and Healthy Pregnancies and Deliveries According to our friends at Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy, The maternal mortality rate for Black women in Virginia is three to four times higher than their counterparts. The CDC consistently reports that most pregnancy related deaths are preventable; the latest figure is 90%. Find all the facts HERE Read about the state of Maternal death in Virginia HERE Visit Virginia Interfaith's Action Alert HERE for ways you can help! _______________________________________________ NWPC-VA is Joining Fellow Grassroots Organizations & Legislators to Make Sure Every Virginian Has Control Over Their Own Lives and Bodies. The Virginia Reproductive Equity Alliance (VREA) is introducing two bills to do just that: Constitutional Amendment for Reproductive Freedom (HJ519, SJ255): this amendment gives Virginian's the freedom to make their own decisions about their health, economic security, and future. Read the facts HERE and visit our Social Media toolkit for graphics! Contraceptive Equity Act (HB2089; SB1112): This bill addresses cost barriers to contraceptive access and equity by eliminating burdensome copays. Access talking points HERE. Download Resources Below: Click on the following articles to learn more about this issue: |
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