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Pregnancy-Related Deaths: Data From Maternal Mortality Review Committees In 36 U.S. States, 2017–2019

On September 15, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published this reported on pregnancy-related deaths using data from maternal mortality review committees in 36 U.S. states from 2017 through 2019. Key findings include:

  • Pregnancy-related deaths occurred during pregnancy, delivery, and up to a year postpartum.
  • The leading cause of pregnancy-related death varied by race and ethnicity.
  • Over 80% of pregnancy-related deaths were determined to be preventable.
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