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North American Registry of Midwives (NARM)

https://narm.org/

Placental abruption

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/placental-abruption/symptoms-causes/syc-20376458

Preeclampsia

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/preeclampsia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355745

Severe Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Among Indigenous Women in the United States

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7012336/

State investigating Dallas birth center and midwives, following multiple complaints from patients

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/investigates/state-investigating-dallas-birth-center-midwives-following-multiple-complaints-from-patients/287-ea77eb18-c637-44d4-aaa2-fe8fd7a2fcef

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/

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0:00.0	Something Was Wrong is intended for mature audiences.
0:03.8	This season contains discussions of medical negligence, birth trauma, and infant loss,
0:10.2	which may be upsetting for some listeners.
0:13.1	For a full content warning, sources, and resources,
0:17.0	please visit the episode notes.
0:19.9	Opinions shared by the guests of the show are their own
0:22.4	and do not necessarily represent the views of myself,
0:26.5	broken cycle media, and wondering.
0:29.1	The podcast in any linked materials should not be misconstrued
0:32.9	as a substitution for legal or medical advice.
0:37.0	At the time of this episode's release, midwives Jennifer Crawford,
0:41.2	Gina Thompson, and Caitlin Wages have not responded to our request for comment.
0:47.3	This season is dedicated with love to Malik.
0:52.4	This season on Something Was Wrong, we're investigating the maternal health care crisis in the
0:57.7	United States and its impact on pregnant persons, infants, and their families.
1:04.7	Survivors will be sharing harrowing stories of pregnancy and birth trauma, loss, and grief.
1:13.5	Through their experiences, it becomes clear that the system-wide inequities and ethical injustices have contributed to their trauma.
1:19.9	Their experiences also mirror the nationwide systemic gaps. Currently, America has one of the
1:26.7	highest, most alarming rates of maternal deaths among
1:30.0	high-income countries, especially those who have high rates of health care spending. In 2022,
1:37.7	the average maternal mortality rate in the U.S. was 22 deaths per 100,000 live births. Black and indigenous women in the U.S. have even
1:47.8	higher maternal mortality rates than other racial groups. In fact, in that same year,
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