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Maternal Death

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U.S. sees shocking statistics on maternal and childhood deaths

Despite a perception of having one of the best (and most expensive) medical systems in the world, the United States appears to be backsliding in two of the most basic of healthcare measures--maternal

Childbirth dramatically more risky in poor countries

While childbearing imposes risks for women regardless of where they live, women living in poor countries are 300 times more likely to die during pregnancy or childbirth, according to a new UNICEF