Sen. John F. Kennedy President Pro Tempore, District 18, Republican | Official U.S. Senate headshot
Sen. John F. Kennedy President Pro Tempore, District 18, Republican | Official U.S. Senate headshot
Today, Georgia Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Sen. Elena Parent addressed pressing maternal health issues in the state. The concerns were brought to light by the case of Avery Davis Bell, a 34-year-old Atlanta resident who experienced pregnancy complications leading to a miscarriage and severe hemorrhage. Bell had to wait 20 hours for a life-saving dilation and evacuation (D&E) procedure due to legal restrictions.
Sen. Parent emphasized her commitment to improving maternal health outcomes in Georgia. "No woman in Georgia should go through what Avery and her husband experienced," she stated. "I look forward to continuing to work on legislation that will protect women in Georgia before and during pregnancy. Too many pregnant women in Georgia are on life support, physically and emotionally. These women deserve better."
The senator urged lawmakers to revisit policies affecting maternal health, highlighting the need for legislative reforms that prioritize the well-being of mothers facing pregnancy complications under current laws.
Sen. Elena Parent serves as Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus, representing the 42nd Senate District in DeKalb County.
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