Becker's Healthcare June 4, 2024
Childbirth and pregnancy are statistically more dangerous for women in the U.S. than in many high-income nations, especially for Black women, according to a report published June 4 by the Commonwealth Fund.
The Commonwealth Fund is a private U.S. company that aims to improve healthcare quality and access through supporting independent research with grants. For this study, the group looked at maternal mortality data across 14 of the world’s high-income nations. Among many key revelations, they found that a lack of postpartum care in the U.S. may also be adding to the crisis nationwide and contributing to poorer outcomes.
A shortage of maternity care providers and midwives is also a factor.
“The U.S. and Canada have the lowest...
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