Maternal sepsis rate rises in Texas

Sepsis and Maternal Mortality Rates Surged in Texas After Abortion Ban
Texas is just one state. Maternal health experts are concerned similar, horrific outcomes are happening in all states where abortion is banned.
Report: Sepsis, Maternal Deaths Surged in Texas Following Abortion Bans
A new ProPublica analysis finds a 50 percent increase in life-threatening infections since SB8 took effect in 2021.
Rates of pregnancy-related sepsis and deaths grow in Texas after abortion ban
ProPublica’s first-of-its-kind analysis is the most detailed look yet into a rise in life-threatening complications for women experiencing pregnancy loss under Texas’ abortion ban.
Sepsis Rates Have Skyrocketed Since This Red State Banned Abortion
Texas lawmakers instituted a sweeping six-week abortion ban in 2021, using the threat of criminal conviction to sway providers against offering the medical procedure. The law offered a controversial $10,
ProPublica: Sepsis rates have spiked in Texas since abortion ban went into effect
ProPublica found that the rate of sepsis shot up more than 50% for women hospitalized when they lost their pregnancies in the second trimester.
Sepsis soared 50% after Texas banned abortions: ProPublica
Discover the shocking effect of Texas' abortion ban on sepsis rates for women hospitalized after losing their pregnancies in the second trimester.
As maternal mortality crisis grows, Ga. bills look to improve outcomes
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The U.S. maternal mortality crisis is driven by various factors, but primary care providers are uniquely positioned to ...
As 'shocking' maternal mortality disparity worsens for Black mothers, Long Island experts say efforts will take time
The state Health Department has told hospitals to have guidelines in place to help them better recognize and treat conditions ...
Tarrant County hospitals implement new program to address high maternal, infant mortality rate
According to United Way of Tarrant County, 90% of pregnancy-related deaths have some chance of being preventable.
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New data on maternal mortality finds unexpected state trends
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Arkansas House approves $45.2 million package that seeks to reform maternal healthcare
The Arkansas House of Representatives approved a $45.3 million package that Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said will reform ...
Black maternal mortality rate rises as other groups see declines
Black women saw their maternal mortality rate increase from 49.5 deaths per 100,000 live births to 50.3 over one year, while every other racial group experienced declines.
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Maternal mortality: Addressing critical gaps in antenatal care in Nigeria
By CHERECHI NWABUEZE Maternal mortality rates remain alarmingly high worldwide, with nearly 95 per cent of these deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Most of these deaths are ...
Idaho’s maternal death rate sharply drops, new state government report finds
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Expanding health insurance to broaden access to maternal care in Nigeria
Nigeria is experiencing some of the highest incidence of maternal mortality globally. Widening access to health insurance across the country may be central to addressing the problem.