Key takeaways:
- The number of maternal deaths in the United States fell in 2022, dropping significantly from a six-decade high during the pandemic.
- In 2021, more than 1,200 U.S. women died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth.
- The CDC is urging pregnant women to take extra precautions to protect themselves and their babies during the pandemic.
According to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of maternal deaths in the United States fell in 2022, dropping significantly from a six-decade high during the pandemic. Preliminary data suggests that there were 733 maternal deaths in 2022, though the final number is likely to be higher.
In 2021, more than 1,200 U.S. women died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth, according to the CDC’s final tally. Officials say that the 2022 maternal death rate is on track to get close to pre-pandemic levels.
However, not everyone is optimistic about the decline in maternal deaths. Omari Maynard, a New Yorker whose partner died after childbirth in 2019, said, “I wouldn’t exactly call that an accomplishment.”
The CDC has not yet released an official statement on the decline in maternal deaths, but the agency is expected to release more information in the coming weeks. In the meantime, the CDC is urging pregnant women to take extra precautions to protect themselves and their babies during the pandemic. This includes getting vaccinated, wearing a mask, and avoiding large gatherings.
The decline in maternal deaths is a positive sign, but more work needs to be done to ensure that pregnant women and their babies are safe during the pandemic. The CDC is continuing to monitor the situation and is committed to providing the latest information and guidance to help protect pregnant women and their babies.
Be First to Comment