How many women die giving birth?

“There is no charity walk to raise awareness about the 700 to 800 women that die each year during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth in the U.S.,” writes Maron. “There are no dedicated colored-plastic wristbands.” As Maron points out, several factors may explain the high maternity death rate in the United States: Poorer pre-natal health. read more

A: In 2015, an estimated 303 000 women will die from complications related to pregnancy or childbirth. In addition, for every woman who dies in childbirth, dozens more suffer injury, infection or disease. read more