America's Maternal Mortality Crisis
Maternal mortality rates across the United States
The maternal mortality rate, defined as the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, is the highest in Southern states.
Maternal Mortality Rate (per 100,000 live births)
Maternal mortality and abortion laws
The states with the strictest abortion laws have the highest maternal mortality rates.
Who is most affected by America's maternal mortality crisis?
Since 2018, Black women have been twice as likely to die during or immediately after childbirth than the average American woman.
How does the United States compare to other high-income countries?
The United States has a higher maternal mortality rate than the other high-income democracies in the G7.
