#MaternalMortality

A new study in JAMA Network Open reveals troubling trends in maternal health: nearly one-third of maternal deaths occur more than six weeks after birth. The finding signals an urgent need for extended and continuous care for new mothers.

Researchers analyzed data from the CDC’s division of reproductive health, which has long tracked maternal mortality and health disparities. The study shows a 28% rise in pregnancy-related deaths between 2018 and 2022, with the peak during the COVID-19 period.

In a revealing study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers have shed light on concerning trends in maternal health, particularly the rise in maternal deaths occurring well after the delivery period. The analysis reports that nearly one-third of maternal deaths in the United States take place more than six weeks postpartum, highlighting an urgent need for extended healthcare for new mothers.

The study analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s division of reproductive health, which, until recently, played a pivotal role in tracking maternal mortality rates and identifying health disparities. This research found a 28% increase in pregnancy-related deaths between 2018 and 2022, peaking during the COVID-19 pandemic.