maternal
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"Maternal death rates are high, partly due to the fact that simple things like contraception are no longer available," he said, noting some potential mothers are "looking for and doing unsafe abortions."
From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025
Some mothers can wait up to six months for assessment and up to a year for one-to-one treatment, according to a 2024 report by the Maternal Mental Health Alliance.
From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025
Maternal vaccination is the best protection against COVID-19 for pregnant women and infants less than six months of age.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2025
“That’s not what you do,” said Dr. Elliott Main, the former medical director for the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative and an expert in hemorrhage, after reviewing the case.
From Salon • Nov. 25, 2024
“A son! How sweet. Maternal love is such a delicious trait. So you don't want riches, or romance, but simply...your son?”
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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