Atlanta, Georgia – A recent report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals a significant decrease in maternal deaths in 2022 compared to the previous year. The maternal mortality rate fell from 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2021 to 22.3 per 100,000 in 2022. Despite this improvement, Black women still … Read more
In Malaya, a 19-year-old girl named Kaveri tragically passed away in 1934 due to severe bleeding after giving birth, leaving her son to grow up without a mother. Nearly a century later, the international community has pledged to eradicate such preventable deaths. However, progress in reducing maternal and newborn mortality rates has stagnated, leaving many … Read more
Atlanta, Georgia – Recent data suggests that maternal mortality rates in the United States may be seeing a concerning increase. However, questions have arisen regarding the accuracy of these statistics and whether they are being inflated. The rising number of maternal deaths has sparked discussions among healthcare professionals and researchers. Some experts argue that improvements … Read more
An alarming rise in maternal mortality rates is causing concern in the United States. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed a significant increase of approximately 40% in the country’s maternal mortality rate in 2021 compared to the previous year. This surge resulted in 32.9 deaths per 100,000 births in … Read more
New York City, NY – A recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology reveals a significant impact on maternal mortality rates when pregnancy is among the documented causes of death. Researchers from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, led by K.S. Joseph, M.D., Ph.D., conducted an analysis of maternal … Read more
Atlanta, Georgia – Black Maternal Health Week, observed annually from April 11-17, aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by Black pregnant women in the United States. Pregnancy-related deaths remain a significant issue in the country, with hundreds of individuals perishing during pregnancy or postpartum each year. Shockingly, over 80% of these deaths are … Read more