Push to lower maternal mortality among blacks gets second chance

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The number of women who die after giving birth in Texas is at an alarming rate, on par with developing countries. Black women in Texas are at the greatest risk.
The reasons why have stumped the health community. On Wednesday, one state lawmaker unveiled a bill that could find the answers.
Cheryl Perkins says her 21-year-old daughter, Cassaundra, knew something was wrong a few days after delivering premature twins by Cesarean section.
“She just said, ‘Mom I&