maternal mortality

There's Some Good News About Maternal Mortality In The U.S — With One Big Caveat

New data shows that the maternal mortality rate is not rising, as previously believed. But not all pregnant people are facing the same risks.
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Maternal Mortality Is Spiking At An Alarming Rate. A New Documentary Uncovers Why.

“Born Free: Birth in America” investigates why the U.S. is a dangerous place to give birth — and it’s only getting worse.
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What Is Eclampsia? Here's Why Tori Bowie's Cause Of Death Is So Alarming.

Olympian Tori Bowie died of pregnancy complications including eclampsia. Here's what to know about the condition.
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This Leading Cause Of Death For New Moms May Surprise You

After mental health conditions, heart problems are the second leading cause of death during and after pregnancy. Here's why.
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Black, Hispanic And Asian Babies Born Very Early Are Less Likely To Receive Lifesaving Measures

A study shows that babies born between 22 and almost 26 weeks are significantly more likely to receive potentially lifesaving medical interventions if they are white.
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My Son's Birth Went Perfectly — But Then I Almost Died. Here's What I Wish I'd Known.

"I get off the bed and gingerly make my way to the bathroom, every step a jolt producing more and more blood... The room blurs... Then everything goes black."
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People Will Still Die In Anti-Abortion States That Have ‘Lifesaving’ Exceptions

Strict anti-abortion laws often include an exception when abortion can save a patient, but some life-or-death scenarios are not so black and white.
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The End Of Roe Would Be A Disaster For These Women — And Too Many People Are Ignoring It

Already suffering from a dismal maternal mortality rate, millions of Black people would be in danger without access to abortion.
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Kamala Harris Calls Out 'Crisis' Of Maternal Mortality In U.S.

Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women, the vice president noted.
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Serena Williams Writes Powerful Essay On How She Almost Died After Giving Birth

The tennis superstar detailed how she saved her own life by pushing back against hospital staff after they told her she was “crazy.”
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