A Quick Overview

of a very complex issue

 

Despite having the most funded healthcare system in the world, the US produces some of the worst maternal health outcomes out of all industrialized countries

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While maternal death has consistently decreased all over the world, the rate of pregnancy-related death in the US has more than doubled since 1987

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Black birthing people and their infants are significantly more likely to suffer from preventable childbirth-related complications or DEATH than their white counterparts

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Over 60% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable

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Studies show paid parental leave dramatically improves birth outcomes for both the birthing person and the baby

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Supplemental income promotes financial security - removing one of the largest barriers to receiving care - leading to less stress and better birth and recovery outcomes