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Maternal deaths in U.S. increased 40% in 2021, new CDC report shows

Name: Maternal deaths in U.S. increased 40% in 2021, new CDC report shows
Uploaded: 2023-05-01T07:45:45-0400
Duration: 5 min 10 s
Description: A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report shows maternal deaths spiked 40% in 2021. Dr. Jessica Shepherd joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the report and what's making it more dangerous to give birth in the U.S.

A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report shows maternal deaths spiked 40% in 2021. Dr. Jessica Shepherd joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the report and what's making it more dangerous to give birth in the U.S.