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93% Preventable: Why Native American Mothers Are Still Dying After Childbirth
Season 7
Episode 5
Published 1 month ago
Description
Indigenous maternal health is in a critical state, but we can change that.
Learn why 93% of pregnancy-related deaths in these communities are preventable. Explore the healthcare gaps for First Nations and how restorative midwifery is working to save lives. https://bit.ly/4uncumO
What You'll Learn:
- The 93% Preventability Gap: While 87% of all U.S. maternal deaths are preventable, that number rises to 93% for Native American and Alaska Native populations, signaling a critical failure in the care pipeline.
- The Postpartum "Blind Spot": 68% of pregnancy-related deaths occur between one week and one year after birth. Most of these happen after 43 days postpartum, a period when many mothers lose insurance or clinical support.
- Leading Causes are Treatable: Mental health conditions and infections are the top underlying causes. These are highly manageable when caught early, yet they often go unnoticed in "medical deserts."
- The Power of Advocacy: Learn why every mother should explicitly state, "I was pregnant within the last year," to every healthcare provider they see to trigger appropriate clinical protocols.
- Restoring Traditions: How Indigenous-led midwifery and the Momnibus Act are working to dismantle systemic bias and return to culturally safe birthing practices.
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