A mother’s death during or after pregnancy increases the risk for the infant’s death or hospitalization, according to a study.

A new World Health Organization report found that maternal mortality rates have either increased or remained the same in nearly all regions of the world in the past five years. "In 2020, we estimate ...

Four out of five pregnancy-related deaths in the United States are preventable, according to new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The report looked at data from the ...

Kristin Marlowe was seven months pregnant and admitted for a small placental tear at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo., when she began to complain of a headache. An hour later, she stopped breathing.

Stacey Hatfield’s death is being investigated following a “rare” complication she suffered after giving birth at home. The ...

New Mercy clinic aims to fill a gap in local maternity care by helping moms navigate mental health needs of pregnancy, ...