When we talk of the maternal mortality rate, we usually look from the perspective of the care coordination team; this episode will show you the other side of the story. Heidi Altman, Associate Professor of Anthropology at the Georgia Southern University, decided to look at the soaring maternal mortality rate of the state of Georgia from the mother's perspective. She initiated the Georgia Mom Project to understand the elements that contribute to the state’s appalling mortality and morbidity rates and find clinical interventions to the maternal mortality crisis. Her commitment to talking to mothers and finding out their stories has opened her eyes to the challenging journey many of them face. Her passion for her work has opened doors to collaborations, and she now has a team of medical students to help interview and gather data so they can help shape a better future for other moms. Though Heidi’s work is focused on Georgia, it has many farther-reaching implications and can help gain insight into why maternal mortality rates are so high in the United States. For the full transcript and show notes, visit us at reachtl.org. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fran-ayalasomayajula/support