Trends in Maternal, Fetal, and Infant Mortality in the US, 2000–2023

Key Points

• Maternal mortality trends show significant fluctuations, influenced by incomplete data collection.
• Fetal and infant mortality rates have presented complex patterns due to changing reporting standards.
• Analysis identifies the staggered implementation of pregnancy checkboxes on death certificates as a key limitation.
• Solid understanding of these trends is essential for improving maternal and infant health policies.