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Why Are So Many American Mothers Dying From Childbirth? | The Deep
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- The LOOPcast
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- Apr 16, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1414
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Summary
Why is the U.S. maternal mortality rate the highest in the developed world? In this episode of The Deep, we break down shocking data on pregnancy deaths, C-section risks, postpartum care failures, and healthcare system incentives putting moms at risk. This is the maternal health crisis no one is explaining clearly. 0:00 Intro 1:26 Breaking down the statistics 6:54 A political problem 9:00 A broken system 16:27 Postpartum deaths 20:03 A twisted view of motherhood 22:05 Conclusion Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep