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which means we'll be discussing miscarriage, pre-term labor, and the sometimes heartbreaking statistics for pregnant people and babies in the United States.

This is a topic that both Maya and I care deeply about.

We also know it's a challenging conversation for some people.

So please take care while listening and seek help if you need it.

You're listening to Well Now Now Slate's Podcast on Health and Wellness.

I'm Maya Fowler.

And I'm Kavita Patel.

For many, pregnancy is a time of so many emotions, heightened joyful anticipation, lots of doctors appointments,

tests, preparation, all with a focus on bringing home a healthy baby.

The other side of pregnancy, the complications, the things

that are messy are not readily discussed. Despite being one of the richest

nations in the world, the United States has the highest levels of maternal and infant mortality amongst

developments.

In 2022, the CDC counted more than 22 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.

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