05.27.2023 - By PBS NewsHour
The U.S. maternal mortality rate continues to steadily increase, with 2021 being one of the worst years on record. According to the Centers for Disease Control, mental health conditions are among the leading causes of pregnancy-related death. Carole Johnson, head of the Health Resources and Services Administration, joins Ali Rogin to discuss what the federal government is doing to help. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders