Join Our Discussion on Preventing Maternal Death

Are more American women dying during or shortly after giving birth due to high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity – a growing epidemic in this country? There’s some debate about the causes of maternal death and The Joint Commission, the CDC, and others recognize this as an issue that needs attention. Why? Because even the conservative estimates about maternal death rates show that too many women are dying from preventable causes. We invite your feedback on this issue, and on the recommendations The Joint Commission has issued to try to improve safety. We invite you to use this blog as a forum for sharing experiences, data, and improvement strategies.