Pregnancy-related deaths rise in California - NAM
The mortality rate of California women who die from causes directly related to pregnancy has nearly tripled in the past decade, prompting doctors to worry about the dangers of obesity in expectant mothers and about medical complications of cesarean sections. Full Story »
Posted by Allison Wong - via New America Media
It appears there is substantial doubt as to the cause of the increased mortality. But many avenues for investigation. Hopefully somebody will follow up on them.