Mar 17, 2023
The maternal mortality rate for women rose in 2021 - 32.9 deaths for every 100,000 live births, compared to 23.8 in 2020 and 20.1 in 2019, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The U.S. maternal mortality rate is still well above that of 12 other developed countries, according to The Commonwealth Fund, The Hill reports. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre placed the blame squarely on Republicans. "Look, the data that came out today show for far too long pregnant and postpartum women have gotten the short - have been short-shifted here, which is exactly why the president and congressional Democrats are working to improve their access to healthcare, to lower healthcare cost, and to significantly increase investments in improving maternal health," the press secretary said Thursday. "But meanwhile, what we're seeing from the other side, what we're seeing from Republicans, are doing the - they&
