Alexander Levine’s Post

Maternal mortality rates in the US are alarming, especially for Black mothers. CDC data reveals a stark contrast: while White mothers face a rate of 13 deaths per 100,000 live births, Black mothers experience a staggering 42.8 deaths. Patient-provider relationships are critical for maternal health, with research showing that having a doctor of the same ethnicity can improve outcomes for both mom and baby. #HealthEquity #EquitableHealth #MaternalMortality #HealthOutcomes https://lnkd.in/ek4fK2m5

Very informative insights including the focus on inequities and quality especially in our rural, underserved areas. The one area that I would like to see get more attention is a robust approach to domestic violence reduction which contributes to maternal mortality rates and increases health inequity. #Maternalhealth #APM #Womenshistorymonth #Healthaffairs

Today is Maternal Health Awareness Day and we have some alarming facts to share. DYK: It's becoming ever more dangerous to give birth in America as maternal mortality has been rising. Black women have the highest maternal mortality rate in the United States, almost three times the rate for white women. Access to maternal health care has increasingly become unobtainable for many patients. More than 2.2 million women ages 15-44 live in maternity care deserts - meaning their county has no hospitals that provide obstetric care, birth centers, ob-gyns, or certified nurse-midwives. These stats are completely inexcusable. We can all play a role in helping to reverse course and improve outcomes. Join the conversation today and help raise awareness so we can make a difference and #rockwomenshealth #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay #WomenWHoRock #WomensHealth 

It's disheartening to witness a significant increase in infant mortality in the US. The U.S. infant mortality rate rose 3% last year — the largest increase in two decades. These figures from the National Center for Health Statistics compel us to acknowledge the urgency for change and elevate the discourse on maternal and child health. Infant and maternal mortality rates are not just numbers; they're reflections of societal well-being. The glaring disparities, especially among Black and Native American mothers, demand urgent attention and comprehensive solutions. The escalating infant mortality rates, particularly among specific age groups, emphasise the critical need for a collective reevaluation of our approach. It's about confronting systemic issues contributing to these disparities. It's time to foster awareness and direct efforts towards creating a society where every child has an equal opportunity for a healthy start. #infantmortality #healthcare #femtech #maternalhealth

As 2024 gets underway, the world is not on track to achieve the health-related targets of the #sustainabledevelopmentgoals. While maternity mortality has dropped 34% worldwide from 2000 to 2020, in 2020 it was estimated 287,000 women globally died from a maternal cause, many of which are preventable. Reductions in #maternalmortality rates have stagnated in recent years, due largely to factors from the #covid19 pandemic which caused the disruption of health services and access to care. Read an analysis of experts George Jnr. Uzonwanne and Mara Hansen on Devex here: https://lnkd.in/dswwAEuX

A recently published March of Dimes report states that the US faces an ongoing maternity health crisis. The data revealed that one in every three counties has no obstetric clinician and more than 35% of US counties are considered maternity care deserts. The US has one of the highest maternal mortality rates amongst developed countries. We need to do more to protect the lives of women and mothers in the U.S. I spoke alongside Elaine Welteroth, founder of birthFUND about the ongoing maternal health crisis and the solutions that should be available today, including telehealth, midwives, doulas, and community-centered care. https://lnkd.in/gwjrJqfc #Forbes #PowerWomensSummit #maternalhealth #maternalhealthcrisis

#FridayFact: Improving rural maternal health is vital for equitable care access. Addressing unique challenges such as provider shortages and transportation barriers is essential for ensuring safe pregnancies and births in rural communities. To learn more: https://loom.ly/_wMG7Vs

Today is Maternal Health Awareness Day. In the U.S., 1/3 of counties are in a maternity care desert and lack access to vital obstetric care, birth centers, or certified nurse-midwives. The maternal mortality rate is high at 17.4 deaths per 100,000 live births, with 84% preventable. Black women face a staggering 4x higher mortality rate than white women. At hatch health we’re committed to widening access to maternal health care, evidence-based education, and culturally competent care for better patient outcomes and experiences. #maternalhealth #maternalhealthawarenessday

This week, MBRRACE-UK released their Perinatal Mortality Surveillance Report. While it is encouraging to see stillbirth rates reduced across all devolved nations except Scotland and extended perinatal mortality rates decreased across the UK, the significant variation in the outcomes for babies of Black and Asian ethnicity and for those born in the most deprived areas is unacceptable and needs urgent focus. We must now see the government implement fully funded policies and programmes to ensure every pregnant woman and birthing person receives high-quality, personalised and safe maternity care. The College welcomed Labour’s explicit manifesto commitment to reducing health inequalities, including a pledge to close the Black and Asian maternal mortality gap. The RCOG encourages the Government to set a time-limit for achieving this, and we remain fully committed to supporting this vital work. Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists | RCOG

The ongoing controversy surrounding how maternal death rates are measured only heightens the need for comprehensive legislative action. The introduction of the Maternal Health Omnibus Bill (Momnibus) presents a pivotal opportunity to address maternal mortality and morbidity across the state, head-on. https://lnkd.in/e_-5K3rb