Dying during childbirth is a common worry. Learn how often it happens, the leading causes, and how advocates say we can prevent maternal death. When you’re having your first child, it’s exciting to ...

Hemorrhage – severe heavy bleeding – and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia are the leading causes of maternal deaths globally, according to a new study released today by the World Health ...

In 2020, approximately 287,000 women worldwide died from pregnancy- or childbirth-related complications, equivalent to one death every 2 minutes. Hemorrhage and hypertensive disorders, such as ...

As Mental Health Awareness Month is commemorated each May, this year, experts in the field are sounding the alarm about a leading cause of maternal mortality: maternal mental health. Earlier this year ...

A leading cause of maternal mortality often goes unnoticed. By the time it's diagnosed, it’s sometimes too late to stem the damage. Doctors typically do not identify preeclampsia, a serious form of ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Saint Luke’s and UMKC are leading a nationwide study aimed at combating maternal mortality. Their focus is women with cardiovascular disease, which Saint Luke’s experts cite ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on X (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) A large study ...

Maternal mental illness is the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths in the US, according to a new evidence review, but national initiatives developed to combat the issue often fail to prioritize ...