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Maternal deaths drop — except for Black women
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 ...
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Black Maternal Deaths Remain High Despite Overall Decline In U.S.
While maternal deaths in the U.S. declined in 2023, Black women still died at more than three times the rate of white w ...
The CDC Says Black Maternal Deaths Are Still Increasing. Here Are 3 Things That Need To Change
Why do Black mothers in America continue dying at alarming rates in a healthcare system equipped with cutting-edge technology ...
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After My Family's Childbirth Crisis, I'm on a Mission to Give Black Dads Doula Training
I don't want any father-to-be to feel how I did in that delivery room or experience the pain my partner and I live with.
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Racial gap widened in deaths among U.S. moms around the time of childbirth
The CDC report on the 2023 deaths was drawn from death certificates. The CDC counts women who died while pregnant, during ...
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'Legacy of resilience': Leadership insights for Black History Month
Discover how Black heritage has shaped the leadership and approach to healthcare of eight hospital and health system leaders in honor of Black History Month.