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Why Are So Many American Mothers Dying From Childbirth? | The Deep
23 minutes Posted Apr 16, 2026 at 8:00 pm.
Intro1:26 Breaking down the statistics6:54 A political problem9:00 A broken system16:27 Postpartum deaths20:03 A twisted view of motherhood22:05 ConclusionWatch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep
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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 Intro1:26 Breaking down the statistics6:54 A political problem9:00 A broken system16:27 Postpartum deaths20:03 A twisted view of motherhood22:05 ConclusionWatch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep