This might surprise you, but our great nation isn’t so great at keeping mothers and infants safe while giving birth. Take a look at these facts:
► More than 50,000 U.S. women suffer injuries each year while bringing their children into the world.
► Almost 700 die during or shortly after delivery. (US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)
► The most recent maternal mortality rate (2018) was a whopping 17.4 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. Continue reading Why the U.S. Is Such A Dangerous Place To Give Birth