Expectant mothers need all the support they can get when it comes to giving birth safely. Employers are well-positioned to provide comfort and care to reduce the risk of maternal mortality through specialized healthcare benefits.
The U.S. has a high rate of maternal mortality compared to other countries — in 2018, there were 17 maternal deaths for every 100,000 live births, compared to other developed countries like the Netherlands, Norway and New Zealand, where the rate was three deaths or fewer per every 100,000 births for the same year, according to data from the Commonwealth Fund.
