Grave warnings about a crisis in maternal deaths are being questioned, with some suggesting that the crisis may be due to measurement errors. The process of measuring maternal mortality is challenging, as determining if a death is related to pregnancy is not always clear. The U.S. uses different systems to identify maternal deaths, each with its own strengths and limitations. Despite plateaued rates of maternal deaths over the past decade, there are still disparities, especially exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. It is important to collaborate, improve accuracy, and address maternal mortality as a public health challenge requiring action.
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Maternal mortality is too high, but not growing as fast as reported
