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Maternal Care in America Should Not Be So Risky
Many assume the quality of maternal healthcare in the U.S. ranks among the Top 10 in the world, but sadly that is not the case. The U.S. does not even fall within the Top 50. The unsettling truth is that we are currently ranked 65th in the world—the worst of any developing country and behind many countries with far fewer resources such as Oman, Tajikistan, and Saudi Arabia. Research conducted on key areas of risk related to obstetrics reveal startling statistics and a serious gap in our healthcare system—one that highlights a very real challenge with a dire need for change. It is a gap that requires innovation like never before. Here are just a few of the startling statistics.