Enlarge this image Under Louisiana’s abortion ban, doctors face penalties of up to 15 years in prison, $200,000 in fines and loss…
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How bad is maternal mortality in the U.S.? A new study says it’s been overestimated
by Selena Simmons-Duffin March 13, 2024Enlarge this image The new analysis of death certificates says the U.S. maternal mortality rate is in line with other wealthy countries,…
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Can family doctors deliver rural America from its maternal health crisis?
by Sarah Jane Tribble December 18, 2023Enlarge this image Dr. Zita Magloire, a family medicine physician, says providing care to mothers before, during, and after pregnancy is “just…
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‘Irth’ hospital review app aims to take the bias out of giving birth
by Andrea Muraskin October 13, 2023Enlarge this image Kimberley Seals Allers, was inspired to start Irth because of stories she heard from many mothers — as well…
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Enlarge this image Maternal death rates have been consistently highest among Black women. But they are also rising among other racial groups.…
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The simple intervention that may keep Black moms healthier
by Priyanka Dayal McCluskey March 28, 2023Enlarge this image Kennise Nevers holds her son, AJ, in her arms at home. Nevers’ mother, Nancy Josey, looks on. Jesse Costa/WBUR…
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Enlarge this image Wanda Irving holds her granddaughter, Soleil, in front of a portrait of Soleil’s mother, Shalon Irving, at her home…
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The U.S. has a high rate of preterm births, and abortion bans could make that worse
by Sarah Varney March 15, 2023Enlarge this image Physicians say roughly half of all preterm births are preventable, caused by social, economic and environmental factors, as well…
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