Maternal deaths — which are typically associated with a lack of prenatal and perinatal care, and to unattended births in regions with limited certified medical professionals — may be considered a problem of developing nations, but the issue is still prominent in more advanced countries, according to the Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies in Washington, D.C.
For instance, the U.S. spends more money on hospitalization for pregnancy and childbirth than every other country in the world, yet the rate of maternal deaths continues to rise.
The Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies created an infographic to illustrate what contributes to these deaths and how they can be prevented — both in the U.S., and across the globe.
See the infographic below.
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