Georgia has one of the highest infant-mortality rates in the country, scoring an "F" by the March of Dimes. This article by the AJC highlights this year's push for a 2024 home visit pilot program for at-risk and underserved pregnant women. Many of these women live in rural areas that lack obstetrical care.
"The overall goals of home visiting programs are to promote healthy pregnancies, improve parenting skills and reduce child abuse and neglect. Other support for families includes clinical services such as blood-pressure monitoring, wellness and postpartum checks. Women eligible include those at high risk of pregnancy complications and those with chronic health conditions, including HIV."