Cardiovascular disease has emerged as the leading cause of maternal death for pregnant women in the United States.

Bronx residents are more likely to experience systemic challenges that impact pregnancy, from living below the poverty line to limited access to healthy food ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women. Despite advancements in awareness and research, gaps remain in ...

New numbers show a 28% jump in cases over two years. We break down what's behind these numbers.

Obesity is contributing to a record proportion of deaths among pregnant women, the Royal College of Physicians has warned.

A Milwaukee man previously charged with arson in connection to his pregnant girlfriend's death is now facing homicide charges ...

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"Don't give me narcotics." Emmalee Hortin, a doula, recalled one of her clients delivering that message to hospital staff.

Working alongside hospitals and health systems, the American Hospital Association’s Better Health for Mothers and Babies (BHMB) initiative aims to eliminate preventable maternal deaths and reduce ...

In 2024, the most recent year for which data for the population is available, Native American and Alaska Native people had the highest pregnancy-related mortality ration among major demographic groups ...

Why the year after childbirth is the most dangerous for mothers — and how Nordic, UK and US systems handle perinatal mental ...

A new report on patient safety shows that Norway ranks number one out of 38 OECD countries, while the UK is in 21st place.The ...