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Maternal Death Rates Up, New Study Says

By Katie DrummondMar 9th 2010 – 3:23PM
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(March 9) -- Death after childbirth remains a rarity among American mothers, but new research suggests that the tragic occurrence is on the rise -- and experts are at a loss to pinpoint the reason. Despite being a leader in medical research and facilities, the United States places 41st on the World Health Organization's...

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