After years on the rise, the U.S. maternal mortality rate decreased in 2022, new government data show. But maternal health experts warn there’s no reason to celebrate: The dip is a course correction following the Covid-19 pandemic
Innovators, health advocates, practitioners and policy makers are working to end the adverse maternal health outcomes for Black mothers. Among developed nations, the U.S. has the highest rate of maternal mortality.
A woman begins losing blood during childbirth. Some vaginal bleeding is normal, but is it too much? How that question gets answered – and how quickly a hemorrhaging mother gets treated – can make the difference between life and death.
MOTHER Lab Member, Vickie Dugat, Suggests Florida officials prioritize the well-being of Black mothers and work toward a future where every pregnancy is met with the highest standard of care and support.