Every day, 830 women around the world die for one reason; having a baby. Our maternal mortality rate has improved over the years, about 9 out of every 100-thousand women die during childbirth or within 6 weeks of giving birth. We can do better and California is showing the way.
In 2006 the US had the worst maternal death rate in the developed world and California was one of the most dangerous places to have a baby in the states. Enter Dr Elliott Main, an OBGYN and Professor at Stanford University. He brought a team together to come up with a plan to saves lives, and now hospitals everywhere can access his playbook.
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