US maternal death rate rose slightly last year, health officials say
More U.S. women died around the time of childbirth last year, reversing two years of decline, according to provisional data posted Wednesday.
Apr 30, 2025
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Urogenital Diseases: News and Research on Postpartum Hemorrhage
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Q&A: Researcher addresses understanding Black maternal health disparities, providing culturally competent care
Each year, Black Maternal Health Week (April 11–17) brings attention to an ongoing crisis in the United States.
Apr 8, 2025
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Nigeria offers free cesareans to save mothers' lives, but it's not enough
Nigeria's government launched an initiative in 2024 offering free emergency cesarean sections to poor and vulnerable women, in a plan to bring down the high number of mothers dying in childbirth.
Mar 24, 2025
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Many pregnancy-related complications go undetected and untreated, global analysis finds
Hemorrhage—severe heavy bleeding—and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia are the leading causes of maternal deaths globally, according to a new study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Mar 10, 2025
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Racial gap widened in deaths among US moms around the time of childbirth
Black women in the U.S. died at a rate nearly 3.5 times higher than white women around the time of childbirth in 2023, as maternal mortality fell below prepandemic levels overall but racial gaps widened, according to federal ...
Feb 5, 2025
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Abortion pills will be controlled substances in Louisiana soon. Doctors have concerns
On Tuesday, Louisiana will become the first state in the U.S. to categorize two widely used abortion pills as "controlled dangerous substances."
Sep 30, 2024
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Study identifies cost-effective solutions to prevent and treat postpartum hemorrhage
A new study has found that care bundles and medication used to treat or prevent excessive blood loss are cost-effective ways of addressing postpartum hemorrhage—the leading cause of maternal deaths in limited-resource settings.
Sep 30, 2024
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Surrogacy is booming. But new research suggests the pregnancies could be higher risk for women and babies
A new study from Canada has found women who agree to carry and birth babies in surrogacy arrangements face a higher risk of complications than other pregnant women.
Sep 24, 2024
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Study reveals potential effects of uterine artery embolization on subsequent deliveries
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a serious condition where a woman experiences significant blood loss after giving birth. It affects about 4–6% of new mothers and can lead to severe complications if not managed properly. Traditional ...
Sep 20, 2024
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Critical shortages of obstetric medicines put pregnant women at risk in Australia, warn experts
Supplies of several crucial obstetric medicines are running short in Australia, putting the health of pregnant women at risk and highlighting systemic issues impacting reliable access to safe and effective treatment in pregnancy, ...
Sep 9, 2024
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