Women's Voices Health Care Discussion
Opening Remarks: CHELSEA CLINTON, DPHIL, MPH Vice Chair, Clinton Foundation
THE MATERNAL HEALTH CRISIS
More than 800 women die every day around the world from complications related to pregnancy or childbirth. The United States faces a maternal health crisis with the highest maternal mortality rate among high-resource countries, a rate that has been consistently increasing since 2000 and is disproportionately experienced by Black women. Despite these statistics, there is hope for progress thanks to the tireless work of advocates who are driving change for women’s well-being.
This conversation will be preceded by a short preview of Giving Birth in America: Arkansas, a new film by Every Mother Counts.
SPEAKERS
CHRISTY TURLINGTON BURNS Founder and President, Every Mother Counts
DR. NIRVANA MANNING Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences