This assessment evaluates maternal mortality causes in the US, highlighting critical areas for improvement.
( Am J Obstet Gynecol . 2025;232:394.e1-10. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2024.08.030.) The upward trend of maternal mortality has persisted for the past 3 decades in the United States and notably sets the country apart from other high-income countries. As such, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and professional organizations advocated for maternal deaths to be analyzed at city and state levels. Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs) were formed at the state level to analyze causes of maternal mortality and determine recommendations for improvement.
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