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Maternal Mortality

Black Mothers Face Worsening Mortality Gap After Pandemic

August 18, 2025

Pregnant Black women three times more likely to die vs White women in states with abortion bans

April 23, 2025

More than 80% of 2,679 pregnancy-related deaths in U.S. between 2018 and 2022 were preventable

April 14, 2025

Maternal Deaths from Cardiovascular Disease Doubles among Black Women

March 25, 2025

Black Maternal Mortality Rate Remains Alarmingly High

February 6, 2025

Homicide Major Cause of Maternal Death in the U.S, especially for Black mothers

November 13, 2024

Louisiana’s Mental Health Initiatives Target Maternal Mortality Crisis

October 25, 2024

California Aims to Slash Maternal Mortality, Address Racial Disparities

September 19, 2024

Mortality rate 160% higher for Black vs White women who have just given birth

June 5, 2024

U.S. Maternal Deaths Highest Among Wealthy Nations

June 4, 2024

Federal Panel Urges New Strategy to Reduce Maternal Deaths

May 16, 2024

Latina Doulas Combat Rising Maternal Deaths in U.S.

March 27, 2024

Black Mothers Face Higher Mortality Rates Despite Education

March 20, 2024

U.S. Maternal Death Rate Lower Than Reported, Racial Gaps Persist

March 15, 2024

Study Challenges CDC Data on Maternal Death Rates

March 14, 2024

Stark Racial Disparities in Maternal Mortality in New York State

March 14, 2024

Maternal Complications

Fertility treatment and successful outcomes remain deeply unequal

August 20, 2025

Black Mothers Face Rising Health Risks, Report Warns

August 13, 2025

Women living in deprived areas 20% more likely to develop gestational diabetes

August 5, 2025

Pregnant women from minority groups with cancer face more complications

June 19, 2025

Maternal Mental Health Declines Sharply, Hitting Marginalized Mothers Hardest

May 27, 2025

Black Mothers of Preterm Infants Face Persistent Barriers to Breastfeeding

May 16, 2025

Maternal Obesity and Genetic Ancestry Impact Birth Outcomes

April 15, 2025

Black Mothers Face Alarming Health Disparities in Maryland County

April 10, 2025

Disparities in quality of hospitals where American Indian and Black mothers give birth

April 7, 2025

Black and American Indian mothers more likely to give birth in lower-quality hospitals

March 24, 2025

Stark disparities in healthcare outcomes among Black mothers and babies in Ohio

March 20, 2025

Poor Neighborhoods Linked to Heart Failure in New Black Mothers

March 7, 2025

Significant disparities in out-of-pocket spending for maternity care

February 28, 2025

Treating Maternal Mental Health Key to Lower Cardiovascular Disparities

February 25, 2025

Pregnant Black, Hispanic women more exposed to potentially harmful chemicals

February 15, 2025

Educational equity could be the key to disparities in maternal heart health

February 14, 2025

Higher Postpartum Blood Pressure linked to Racial Microaggressions

January 9, 2025

Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Pregnancy Outcomes for People with Obesity

December 25, 2024

Alarming Rise in Pregnancy-Related Abuse Hits Minority Communities Hardest

December 18, 2024

Black mothers 50% more likely to deliver premature baby vs White mothers

November 21, 2024

Postpartum Depression Rates Soar Among Minority Communities:

November 20, 2024

Racial Residential Segregation Linked to Prenatal Mental Health Disparities

November 20, 2024

Black mothers have lower cardiovascular health scores vs White mothers

November 11, 2024

Black women experience preeclampsia at rates 60% higher than White women

November 11, 2024

Wildfire Smoke Poses Significant Risks to Pregnant Black and Native American Women

November 7, 2024

Racial Disparities Persist in Maryland’s Montgomery County Pregnancy Outcomes

October 28, 2024

Racial Disparities Persist in Emergency Care for Pregnancy-Related Hypertension

October 12, 2024

Higher rates of preterm births during past decade persist for Black and Hispanic women

September 30, 2024

Puerto Rican Mothers Face Alarming Birth Disparities

September 10, 2024

Black mothers twice as likely as White mothers to experience severe maternal morbidity

August 28, 2024

Black women face higher odds of experiencing severe maternal morbidity

August 20, 2024

Study Reveals Disparities in Pregnancy Outcomes for Women with MS

July 30, 2024

Black Women Face Double Risk of Severe Pregnancy Complications in Texas

July 15, 2024

Extreme Heat Linked to Higher Preterm Birth Rates

June 10, 2024

American Indian/Alaska Natives More Likely Live in Maternal Care Deserts

May 31, 2024

Abortion Bans Threaten Black Maternal Health

May 2, 2024

Racial Disparities Found in Postpartum Depression Care

April 5, 2024

General Accounting Office reports persistent disparities in U.S. maternal health

February 27, 2024

Black pregnant veterans have higher rates of severe complications, says government report

February 23, 2024

Medicaid Expansion Linked to Better Maternal Mental Health for Immigrants

February 21, 2024

Expanded Medicaid Improves Maternal Mental Health for Immigrants

February 21, 2024

Reproductive Health Disparities Persist for Women of Color

February 21, 2024

US Preterm Birth Rate Rises, Black Mothers Most Affected

January 31, 2024

US Birth Data Reveals Persistent Racial Disparities

January 29, 2024

Cancer Alley Pregnancies Linked to Higher Health Risks

January 25, 2024

Black Maternal Health Crisis Persists, March of Dimes Reports

January 9, 2024

Racial and Geographic Disparities in US Birth Outcomes Persist Post-Pandemic

January 3, 2024

C section Disparities

Repeat C-Sections Riskier for Black, Latinx Mothers

June 10, 2025

Seattle Hospital Reduces Racial Disparity in C-Sections

May 7, 2025

Black Women in New Jersey 25% More Likely to Have a C-Section Than White Women

September 13, 2024

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