Maternal deaths have dropped in the U.S. with the exception of Black mothers, according to data released this week from the ...

The U.S. maternal mortality rate decreased to 18.6 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2023, down from 22.3 in 2022, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The data suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic impacted all pregnant women, but post-pandemic the racial gap in maternal ...

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 ...

Officially launched in April 2024, birthFUND aims to improve the maternal health care system and provide families access to ...

Officially launched in April 2024, birthFUND aims to improve the maternal health care system and provide families access to ...

Trump’s “buyout” offer (aka the “agree with me or leave” special) has hit the CIA.

Black women in the U.S. face the highest maternal mortality rates, with D.C. experiencing a severe crisis with 90% of ...

Pregnant women are more likely to die of violence than any medical cause in the U.S. and are at greater risk for violent ...

Discover the latest CDC report on maternal mortality rates in 2023, revealing a drop for all but Black women. Learn about the analysis of age and race ...