Maternal Death Rates

You Can’t Talk About The Economy Without Talking About Abortion

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It’s been said before, but it bears repeating: The right to bodily autonomy is inextricably linked to economic concerns. Multiple studies have shown that being denied an abortion leads to increased rates of poverty and debt, a decrease in employment that lasts for years, a higher likelihood of eviction or foreclosure, and years spent trying … Read more

United States Maternal Death Rates – High. Texas Won’t Release Death Rates Until mid-2023

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Texas Delays Release Of Pregnancy-Related Death Count Until Next Summer Texas health officials won’t be releasing the findings of their latest study on statewide maternal death rates until next summer, a major delay from the original September 1 release date. * Texas hasn’t updated its maternal death count since 2013, according to the Houston Chronicle. … Read more