Drug overdose and violence, including homicide and suicide, were the most common causes for death among pregnant and postpartum women.

A new national analysis reveals that the most common causes of death among pregnant and postpartum women are not traditional medical complications, but preventable injuries and violence.

The CDC excludes homicide, suicide, and overdose in defining "maternal mortality," instead focusing on more medical causes. An analysis of 2018-2023 data showed that drug overdoses, homicides, and ...

Why do some hospitals have far better childbirth outcomes than others – even with similar patients? It comes down to leadership and accountability, says maternal safety expert Dr. Elliott Main.

Researchers at Columbia University have found that accidental drug overdose, homicide, and suicide are the leading causes of death among pregnant and postpartum women. The researchers used information ...

Researchers at Columbia University have found that accidental drug overdose, homicide, and suicide are the leading causes of death among pregnant and postpartum women. The findings were published in ...

Nearly two thirds of all maternal deaths worldwide occur in countries marked by conflict or fragility, according to a report released on Tuesday by the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners.The ...

In 2023 alone, an estimated 160,000 women died from preventable maternal causes in fragile and conflict-affected settings.

HealthDay News — The increased number of state-level abortion restrictions in the United States from 2005 to 2023 was associated with an increase in maternal deaths, according to a study presented at ...

Pune: To reduce maternal deaths caused by severe bleeding during pregnancy, the Maharashtra government has introduced the use of balloon tamponade at all government hospitals handling deliveries for ...

NEW YORK, NY--Researchers at Columbia University have found that accidental drug overdose, homicide, and suicide are the leading causes of death among pregnant and postpartum women. The findings were ...