CDC: One in Five Women Mistreated During Maternity Care
One in five U.S. women said they were mistreated during maternity care, according to a CDC study. And the rate of mistreatment was even higher among Black (30%), Hispanic (29%), and multiracial (28%) women, reported researchers led by Yousra Mohamoud, PhD, of the CDC in Atlanta. Women who had public insurance (26%) or no insurance […]
Latest ‘Best Hospitals for Maternity Care’ List Has More States With High Performers
For expectant parents considering where to seek maternity care, these 297 facilities earned top marks on this year’s “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care” list from U.S. News & World Report. Last year on the inaugural list, eight states boasted 10 or more high-performing hospitals. This year, that number rose to a dozen states, with California, […]