Midwives Saving Mothers in South Carolina | Charleston News

In South Carolina, where 30 mothers die per 100,000 births—mostly preventable—a nurse midwife and doula are revolutionizing care by empowering women with birthing choices and bridging midwifery with traditional medicine. Their work fuels a statewide push to reshape maternity policies using patient voices, tackling critical gaps like scarce local facilities and fear-driven travel. Experts point to global success stories where midwifery dominates, urging hospitals to adopt “alongside midwifery units” for low-risk deliveries. The message is clear: collaborative, informed care can save lives—and transform how we birth.

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