Most Pregnancy-Related Deaths Are Preventable
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Most Pregnancy-Related Deaths Are Preventable A new report from the CDC has revealed that 3 in 5 pregnancy-related deaths in America are preventable. Pregnancy-related deaths include those that happen up to a year
after birth. Pregnancy complication, health issues triggered by pregnancy or the worsening of an underlying condition are all common causes of death. There are about 700 pregnancy-related deaths per year, with 31% of deaths occurring during pregnancy. 36% happened the day of delivery or a week after. 33% happened a week to one year following delivery. Dr. Emily Petersen, CDC, via CNN Dr. Emily Petersen, CDC, via CNN
after birth. Pregnancy complication, health issues triggered by pregnancy or the worsening of an underlying condition are all common causes of death. There are about 700 pregnancy-related deaths per year, with 31% of deaths occurring during pregnancy. 36% happened the day of delivery or a week after. 33% happened a week to one year following delivery. Dr. Emily Petersen, CDC, via CNN Dr. Emily Petersen, CDC, via CNN