requires systemic change.
Better support for high-risk pregnancies. Carrying multiples (twins, triplets, or more) significantly increases the risk of complications. These mothers need closer monitoring, not just during pregnancy but in the postpartum period.
Listening to mothers. The single most common factor in maternal death reviews is that the mother reported symptoms and was not taken seriously. Changing that requires a cultural shift—in how doctors are trained, in how nurses are encouraged to escalate concerns, and in how mothers are empowered to advocate for themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maternal Mortality
How common is death from childbirth in the US?
About 23 deaths per 100,000 live births. That’s more than double the rate in Canada (8 per 100,000) and more than triple the rate in Germany (7 per 100,000).
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What’s the most common cause of maternal death?
It varies by
