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Key Takeaways from the Latest CDC Data on Pregnancy-Related Deaths

Key Takeaways from the Latest CDC Data on Pregnancy-Related Deaths

Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance (MMHLA)

Apr 24, 2026

Latest data from the CDC continues to shed light on when and how women are dying during and following pregnancy.


In particular, deaths due to mental health conditions have risen significantly from 22.7% in 2021 to 27.7% in 2022.


These statistics are alarming and further underscore the need for more comprehensive, accessible mental health screening and treatments for moms across the U.S.

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