The U.S. maternal mortality rate increased to 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2021 from 23.8 in 2020, according to data released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Iffath Abbasi Hoskins, president of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, said this is a stunning 40% increase in preventable deaths …
Bad News Mamas: The Maternal Mortality Rate in America Is Getting Worse – The Commonwealth Fund released the updated numbers for maternal mortality rate from 2019 to 2020… and they’re not looking good! We need to make changes to our healthcare system so mothers are supported during the most challenging time of life: childbirth! Learn …
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Moms Win in the White House: Medicaid Program Covers One Full Year of Health Care for Moms Postpartum–Vice President Kamala Harris announced mothers on Medicaid will receive one full year of health care postpartum to combat maternal mortality. Learn how this impacts Ohio right here on Newsymom!
Black Women are 2.2 Times More Likely to Die From Pregnancy Complications Than White Women– Maternal mortality among black women is much worse than white women. Learn how we can all raise awareness about maternal mortality right here on Newsymom!
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