The most recent year for which statistics are available. Maternal deaths are defined by the World Health Organisation as occurring during pregnancy or within 42 days after birth.
Ramsey said, “That 800 number is unacceptable.” “I believe there is a lot of excellent work that needs to be done to try to improve that.”
There has been some improvement: according to CDC statistics, the national maternal mortality ratedropped from 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2021 to 22.3 deaths.
per 100,000 live births in 2022. (According to some analysts, the pandemic had a role in the 2021 rate’s very high level.)
Hodson expressed his hope that the twins would understand how much their mother loved them as they grow up.
He said that becoming a mother was all she ever desired in life. “She would have cherished them above all else.”
