OVARYaction v. Maternal Mortality

OVARYaction

IN THIS EPISODE

America's maternal mortality rate is at least three times higher than other industrialized countries and Kira and Alexandria think that it's time we talk about it. This week on OVARYaction Kira and Alexandria chat about America's Maternal Mortality crisis and discuss stories, the contributing factors, and what can be done. This isn't the cheeriest of episodes, but it's important. Trust women.

Shout Out To: Hidden Brain Podcast with Shankar Vedantam (Minute 44:00)
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Chapters

1. OVARYaction v. Maternal Mortality (00:00:00)

2. Stories (00:02:20)

3. What is Maternal Death? (00:12:56)

4. Rates of American Maternal Mortality (00:15:30)

5. Why are Women Dying? (00:19:40)

6. Your Health Matters PSA (00:26:04)

7. Watch Out for Zebras (00:31:30)

8. Informed Consent (00:33:00)

9. What Do We Do? (00:46:40)