New Website: Maternal Health

Enhanced Pregnancy-Related Death Data Elucidates Opportunities for Intervention

Enhanced Pregnancy-Related Death Data Elucidates Opportunities for Intervention

Nearly one in four pregnancy-related deaths was caused by a mental health condition, including suicide and drug overdose, according to newly released data. Maternal deaths that occur during pregnancy through one year postpartum are included in the compilation of data from 36 states.

Stepping Up the Fight Against Infant and Maternal Mortality

Stepping Up the Fight Against Infant and Maternal Mortality

Among the world’s developed countries, the United States holds the unwanted distinction of being a leader in maternal and infant deaths. In an attempt to turn the tide, the federal government last month announced a new $350 million investment.

Can Telehealth Make Pregnancy and Birth Safer?

Can Telehealth Make Pregnancy and Birth Safer?

It’s perhaps the oldest partnership in health care – safeguarding an expectant mother through pregnancy, assisting with the miracle of birth, and caring for the new mother and infant afterward. And increasingly, each stage of the process entails doctors treating patients remotely over high-speed internet and telecom connections.


Black Maternal Health Crisis Captures White House Attention

Black Maternal Health Crisis Captures White House Attention

America’s maternal mortality rates are among the highest in the developed world. It’s a crisis of epic proportions. And like many other crises, not all Americans are equitably affected.