Health Jul 03 U.S. maternal deaths more than doubled over 20 years. Here’s who fared the worst By Laura Ungar, Associated Press
Health May 27 Watch 6:06 What the U.S. is doing to address its deepening maternal mortality crisis The U.S. maternal mortality rate continues to steadily increase, with 2021 being one of the worst years on record. According to the Centers for Disease Control, mental health conditions are among the leading causes of pregnancy-related death. Carole Johnson, head… By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young
Health Feb 13 Watch 5:14 What’s behind a sharp rise in deaths among pregnant women and new mothers? A recent study found a disturbing rise in deaths among pregnant women and new mothers during the pandemic, and not just because of complications from pregnancy and childbirth. Native American women faced the greatest risk as they were three-and-a-half times… By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas
Health Dec 04 Watch 4:16 Indigenous ‘helpers’ train to combat high maternal mortality rates Women in the U.S. are more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than anywhere else in the developed world, according to the Commonwealth Fund. Native American women face some of the highest rates of death, and in Arizona, those disparities…
World May 05 Finland gets gold in mom rankings; U.S. maternal deaths on the rise Finland is the best country to be a mother, according to Save the Children’s 15th annual ranking released Monday, while Somalia comes in last. The United States hovers at 31 -- about the same as last year -- but is… By Larisa Epatko
Apr 14 Watch News Wrap: Fed Warns Congress to Rein in National Debt In other news Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress and the President to begin reining in the deficit and a series of powerful earthquakes killed at least 400 people in western China. Continue watching