maternal mortality

Raising awareness to maternal mortality in the U.S

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The maternal death ratio for Black women (37.1 per 100,000 pregnancies) is 2.5 times the ratio for white women (14.7) and three times the ratio for Hispanic women (11.8). A black women with college education is 60 % more likely to die from pregnancy than white women.

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Causes of death vary widely, with death from hemorrhage most likely during pregnancy and at the time of birth and deaths from heart conditions and mental health–related conditions most common in the postpartum period. pre and postnatal care provide a better survival rate.

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The maternal mortality rate in the United State is the worst among developed countries. Despite having one of the best health care systems, the mortality rate is increasing. Please rt to save a life.