Tag: maternal mortality
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The Alarming State of Maternal Health in the U.S.
At home insemination When it comes to maternal health, the U.S. is facing some serious issues that can’t be ignored. Despite being one of the wealthiest nations, our maternal mortality rates are shockingly high and continue to rise. In 2020, around 23 women per 100,000 live births died due to pregnancy-related complications, while globally, rates…
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Why Does the U.S. Have a Higher Maternal Mortality Rate?
At home insemination If you’ve been following maternal health trends, you might have noticed that the issue of maternal mortality rates in the U.S. has been making headlines lately. And for good reason! The number of women dying due to complications related to pregnancy has more than doubled from 1987 to 2016, which is pretty…
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25 Advocates for Black Maternal Health
At home insemination Hey friends! Let’s chat about some amazing individuals and organizations that are working hard to improve Black maternal health. You may not know, but Black women in the U.S. face some serious challenges during pregnancy and childbirth. They are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related issues compared to…
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Best and Worst States for Maternal Health
At home insemination Ensuring a healthy pregnancy and childbirth experience should be a universal right for all mothers, yet disparities across the U.S. reveal significant gaps in maternal health care. Each year, the CDC reports that between 700 and 900 women die from pregnancy-related causes, with an additional 50,000 facing severe complications. The underlying issues…