Maternal Deaths: What States Aren't Doing To Save New Mothers' Lives

Louisville Courier Journal, The Courier-Journal
Thu, 09/20/2018 - 8:24am

The U.S. maternal death rate is among the highest in the developed world. Eighteen states haven't studied these deaths and others tend to blame moms.

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