Tag: maternal mortality
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The Alarming State of Maternal Health in the U.S.
Read more When it comes to maternal health, the statistics in the U.S. are downright alarming. Despite being one of the wealthiest nations on the globe, the country is falling behind in providing adequate care for mothers. The lack of universal healthcare, insufficient paid family leave, poor postpartum support, and a steep rise in maternal…
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Understanding the Alarming Rate of Preventable Stillbirths
Get Pregnant Fast Trigger warning: child loss A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology has revealed troubling insights into the prevalence of stillbirths in the United States. The researchers defined stillbirth as the loss of a fetus after 24 weeks and notably excluded cases involving congenital abnormalities. Their findings indicated that…
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Why Is Maternal Mortality Rate Higher in the U.S.?
Read more If you’re expecting or thinking about starting a family, you might have noticed a lot of talk surrounding maternal mortality rates in the U.S. It’s a significant issue that has seen American women’s deaths related to pregnancy-related complications more than double from 1987 to 2016. While it sounds alarming, the good news is…
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“Mothers’ Experiences Highlight Neglect After Childbirth” Offers a Harsh Reality on Maternal Care
Get Pregnant Fast Menu: Lifestyle No One Is Paying Attention To Mothers After Childbirth And They’re Dying by Sarah Johnson Updated: July 2, 2020 Originally Published: Aug. 4, 2017 After giving birth, it is essential that mothers receive the same level of care and attention as their newborns. When a mother is hospitalized following the…
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Why Many Nurses Fail to Educate New Mothers on Postpartum Health Risks
Get Pregnant Fast In the United States, the maternal death rate is alarmingly high, and a recent survey sheds light on a significant contributing factor: many nurses are not adequately informing new mothers about the health risks they may face following childbirth. A study published in MCN: The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing revealed that…
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Best and Worst States for Maternal Health
Read more In the United States, the disparities in maternal health are alarming, with the well-being of mothers and their babies varying greatly from state to state. Every year, approximately 700 to 900 women lose their lives due to pregnancy-related complications, and at least 50,000 experience severe health risks, as reported by the Centers for…
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Maternal Mortality Rates in the U.S.: A Disturbing Trend
Get Pregnant Fast A recent article from Modern Family Blog caught my attention, shedding light on a deeply unsettling reality: maternal mortality rates in the United States are on the rise. The story of Sarah Thompson, a 33-year-old mother, is particularly heartbreaking. After an otherwise healthy pregnancy and delivery, she tragically passed away from severe…
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New Breakthrough Medicine Could Prevent Maternal Deaths After Childbirth
Get Pregnant Fast The thought of mothers losing their lives during childbirth is a heartbreaking reality that we prefer to overlook. While maternal mortality isn’t exceedingly common in the U.S., the nation still faces a disturbingly high rate compared to other developed countries. Recent statistics indicate that between 7 to 10 women die for every…
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WTAF? Nearly Half of Global Abortions Are Unsafe
Get Pregnant Fast A shocking new study conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Guttmacher Institute has unveiled some disturbing facts about abortion practices around the world. Published in The Lancet this past September, the research indicates that of the estimated 56 million abortions carried out annually, nearly half—approximately 25.5 million—are deemed unsafe.…