Maternal health awareness day: Shining light on maternity care deserts
The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income countries, with Louisiana standing out for having one of the highest rates in the country.Alarmingly, 80% of maternal deaths are preventable. Addressing this crisis requires a focus on education, better access to prenatal, perinatal, and postpartum care, and increased availability of support services like midwives and doulas.
