Beth and Dan are expecting their first baby. After a number of miscarriages and going through the pain of losing a child, they didn't think that they'd be able to start a family. This baby means everything to them.
Did you know?
Today giving birth is much, much safer, but it's not without risk — and more women in the United States die in childbirth than in other wealthy nations.
According to a multi-national study by the Commonwealth Fund, the US had the highest death rate out of 11 wealthy countries, seeing 14 women die every 100,000 births. Sweden had the lowest rate, with 4 maternal deaths per 100,000 births.
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