two years after Dobbs, abortion bans are spiking maternal death rates

Black maternal health rates go up disporportionately in states with abortion bans [Pamela Pugh for Congress]( {NAME}, This is Dr. Pamela Pugh for Congress, reaching out quickly on the anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision to make sure you've seen these sobering statistics: As a Black public health expert, let me share the facts here: the post-Dobbs state-level abortion bans do not stop abortions. Rather, they endanger pregnant women, stop them from seeking life-saving healthcare, and ultimately increase maternal death rates. Studies estimate maternal death rates will rise by up to 25% in each new state that bans abortions, and Black maternal health rates will rise even more sharply. As a Congressperson, I will do everything I can as a public health expert to fight for federal legislation that will make abortion access the law of the land and restore the protections provided by Roe v. Wade. But first, we have to win this 2024 election in an open, toss-up seat against an extremist Republican opponent who wants a nationwide abortion ban and believes in "no exceptions." [{NAME} - if you can help me get to Congress, please donate to my campaign today so we can win this election and stop extremists from criminalizing abortion across the country](. Here's the best link to make your secure online donation: [( Thanks for your help, Dr. Pamela Pugh --------------------------------------------------------------- I’m Dr. Pamela Pugh, and I’m a Saginaw native running for Congress in Michigan's 8th District. I've spent my career fighting to improve the lives of Michigan residents through public health initiatives, and as the Chief Public Health Advisor for Flint I played a pivotal role in standing alongside Flint residents during the water crisis. As a public servant, I currently serve as the President of the Michigan State Board of Education, a statewide elected position. I believe in standing up for the people and fighting for our democracy, our children, and our future. I've lived in Michigan's 8th District for my entire life and it will be the honor of a lifetime to represent my community in the House of Representatives. I'm relying on grassroots contributions to fuel my campaign to victory — [so please chip in what you can right now!]( Our email list is an important tool for us to reach Democrats and activists in Michigan and around the country. If you no longer wish to receive emails from us, please use [this link to unsubscribe.]( Pugh for Michigan 4580 State Street Saginaw, MI 48603 United States Unit 138 Paid for by Pugh for Michigan | Eric Welsby, Treasurer