According to this book, in 1870, the risk of an Englishwoman dying in childbirth was about 1 in 200. What do you think the statistical risk is today?
In the US and the UK its about 13 in 100 000, which is up from 12 in 2003 due to rising rates of both maternal obesity and Caesarean Sections.
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2 opinions for Because It’s Good To Know We’re Lucky
Rachel
Sep 25, 2007 at 2:01 pm
Actually, the rate of maternal death has been going up lately.
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-oe-block24sep24,0,6378847.story?coll=la-opinion-center
Rachel
Sep 25, 2007 at 2:02 pm
Sorry, I meant to add: particularly for black women.
I’m asleep. Just ignore me.
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