How do people die from childbirth?

“I've done my best to try to investigate this as a data error and I can't find any changes to account for it,” says MacDorman. “It's very concerning what's happening in Texas. read more

Reasons for deaths in childbirth in low-income countries At Maternity Worldwide we recognise that the underlying and contributory causes of deaths in pregnancy and childbirth are complex and interlinked. read more

In fact, about 99% of mothers who die in labor live in undeveloped countries like Africa, India or Southeast Asia. True, that means one percent of American women die too, but not because of pain. It's because of serious childbirth complications like infection, hemorrhage, or high blood pressure. read more

These children are more likely to die within 1-2 years of their mothers' death. Women need not die in childbirth. We must give a young woman the information and support she needs to address her reproductive health needs, help her through a pregnancy, and care for her and her newborn well into childhood. read more