March of Dimes calls attention to maternal mortality rates
March of Dimes puts focus on maternal mortality
The March of Dimes plans to mark Mother's Day while also highlighting a pressing issue: a new report released this past week by the Centers for Disease Control shows that the number of women in the U.S. dying from pregnancy-related complications remains at a crisis level, particularly among women of color.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - On May 12, mothers across the country will be celebrated.
The March of Dimes plans to mark Mother's Day while also highlighting a pressing issue: a new report released this past week by the Centers for Disease Control shows the number of women in the U.S. dying from pregnancy-related complications remains at a crisis level, particularly among women of color.
FOX 9's Leah Beno talked to families who are actively working to change these statistics for both professional and very personal reasons.
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