The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says the maternal mortality rate in the U.S. is unacceptably high.
As of 2025, the United States continues to experience a disturbing increase in maternal mortality rates. Recent data reveals ...
In the medical community, research has traditionally focused on how to prevent and treat the leading medical causes of ...
and the United States has higher rates of maternal death than any other high-income nation. Philadelphia has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the country. Nationally, while it's ...
The observance is meant to raise awareness about the maternal mortality crisis and highlight the importance of reproductive health.