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A cardiotocograph measures Denise Jones' contractions and her baby's heart rate during a prenatal appointment at the Oklahoma State University obstetrics and gynecology clinic in Tulsa, Okla., on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Mary Conlon)

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Takeaways from AP's report on government programs tackling the US maternal death crisis
By LAURA UNGAR - AP Science Writer
Wed,09/04/24-9:07AM , 82 Reads
Across the U.S., programs at all levels of government — federal, state and local — are striving to reduce maternal mortality and erase the racial gap.

Many are making headway in their communities and paving the way for other places.
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Federal, state and local governments are all trying to reduce maternal mortality rates across the U.S. and eliminate racial disparities. The federal Healthy Start program funds more than 100 local projects that coordinate care for pregnant women. (AP Video: Mary Conlon)

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America is trying to fix its maternal mortality crisis with federal, state and local programs
By LAURA UNGAR - AP Science Writer
Wed,09/04/24-9:04AM , 44 Reads
TULSA, Okla.
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Takeaways from AP's report on what the US can learn from other nations about maternal deaths
By LAURA UNGAR - AP Science Writer
Thu,08/22/24-10:16AM , 56 Reads
How can the U.S. solve its growing maternal mortality crisis? Health experts say one way is to look to other countries.
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Europe offers clues for solving America's maternal mortality crisis
By LAURA UNGAR - AP Science Writer
Thu,08/22/24-10:10AM , 54 Reads
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Midwife Jennie Joseph touched Husna Mixon’s pregnant belly, turned to the 7-year-old boy in the room with them and asked: “Want to help me check the baby?”

With his small hand on hers, Joseph used a fetal monitor to find a heartbeat. “I hear it!” he said. A quick, steady thumping filled the room.
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