All articles tagged with #neonatal mortality
A study published in The Lancet highlights significant racial and socioeconomic disparities in neonatal mortality rates in England and Wales, with babies born to black mothers being 81% more likely to die in neonatal care compared to those born to white mothers, emphasizing the need for systemic changes to address these inequalities.
Danielle Yeager's newborn son died after an unlicensed midwife failed to recognize signs of distress during delivery, shedding light on the lack of regulation and accountability in midwifery practices across the US. The midwife, Christy Collins, had been practicing without a license and fled to Nevada after being put on probation in California. Yeager's advocacy for stricter midwifery laws aims to prevent similar tragedies and bring justice for her son and other affected families.