Turlington leads maternal health campaign

Former supermodel Christy Turlington is urging the US government to do more for mothers who suffer side effects during childbirth.

Tue, 22 Jul, 2008 - 11:50

Former supermodel Christy Turlington is urging the US government to do more for mothers who suffer side effects during childbirth.

The one-time runway queen recently joined former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell on a trip to Washington DC, where they asked politicians for legislation to promote maternal health around the world.

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