Husband of Former Chiefs Cheerleader Advocates for Improved Prenatal Care After Wife's Death

Clayton Anderson highlights systemic failures in prenatal care following the tragic death of his wife, Krystal Anderson, from sepsis after a stillbirth.

• Krystal Anderson, a former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader, died from sepsis after a stillbirth at the age of 40.
• Her husband, Clayton Anderson, criticizes the 'one-size-fits-all' approach to prenatal care, especially for older, Black women.
• Clayton recounts their prior loss and the systemic delays in specialized care for high-risk pregnancies.
• The couple had previously lost a child to stillbirth and faced repeated challenges in receiving timely medical interventions.
• Clayton advocates for changes to ensure all pregnancies, particularly those at high risk, receive immediate and continuous care.

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