Racial gap widens in maternal mortality around time of childbirth
Black women in the U.S. died at a rate nearly 3.5 times higher white women around the time of childbirth in 2023. That's ...
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Maternal deaths decline overall, but racial gap widens
Black women in the U.S. died at a rate nearly 3.5 times higher white women around the time of childbirth in 2023.
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Maternal deaths drop — except for Black women
Erin Davis/Axios Visuals The mortality rate for Black mothers in the U.S. has not improved, per data released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Why it matters: The pregnancy ...
Elaine Welteroth’s Birthing Experience Changed Her Life–and Career Path
Officially launched in April 2024, birthFUND aims to improve the maternal health care system and provide families access to ...
North Shore anesthesiologist honored for lifesaving effort in delivery room
Dr. Michael Funaro was recognized for his role during the 11 hours a patient was under anesthesia after complications while ...
Elaine Welteroth's Birth Experience Changed Her Career Path
Officially launched in April 2024, birthFUND aims to improve the maternal health care system and provide families access to midwives.
Maternal mortality is a system failure. Here’s what California is doing to save lives | Opinion
For nearly two decades, California has made significant progress in reducing maternal mortality. In fact, our state has the ...
National study finds homicide and suicide are top causes of maternal death
In the medical community, research has traditionally focused on how to prevent and treat the leading medical causes of maternal mortality, which include bleeding, infection, hypertension, and ...