An NC police officer died during pregnancy. Her family says it didn’t have to happen.

By: Lynn Bonner

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: May 6, 2026

Words: 527

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Carolyn Graham says her daughter Ciji would still be alive if North Carolina had more ways to help women with high-risk pregnancies in health emergencies.

Ciji Graham, a Greensboro police officer who had a heart condition, died in November 2023 while pregnant. Doctors sent her home without treating her rapid heartbeat because of her pregnancy, and she was unable to quickly obtain an abortion because of new restrictions that were enacted in North Carolina …

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