Part 2 of a Series Focused on Casting a Continuous Spotlight on the Maternal Mortality Rate in the U.S.

When comparing the high Maternal Mortality Rate (M.M.R.) in the U.S. with the rise of Cesarean rates, there is clear correlation. In this episode of  It Starts at Birth, Mark and Faith highlight The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist’s assessment of both of these concerning numbers. 

NORD - American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

https://rarediseases.org/organizations/american-congress-of-obstetricians-and-gynecologists/

ACOG Statement on Maternal Mortality

https://www.acog.org/news/news-releases/2015/05/acog-statement-on-maternal-mortality

ACOG - Maternal Health Awareness Day

https://www.acog.org/news/news-releases/2015/05/acog-statement-on-maternal-mortality

ACOG - Racial Bias

https://www.acog.org/clinical-information/policy-and-position-statements/statements-of-policy/2017/racial-bias

ACOG - Safe Prevention of the Primary Cesarean Delivery

https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/obstetric-care-consensus/articles/2014/03/safe-prevention-of-the-primary-cesarean-delivery