Midwife, who dedicated life to maternal health care, dies from childbirth complications with first baby

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) — A South Carolina midwife who dedicated her life’s work to preventing maternal deaths died from childbirth complications earlier this month.

Dr. Janell Green Smith, a Charleston native, midwife and career advocate for maternal health care, died at age 31.

Her family and friends said she dedicated her life to advocating for maternal health care and preventing deaths from childbirth complications, especially in Black women…

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