Why is the U.S. maternal mortality rate the highest in the developed world? In this episode of The Deep, we break down shocking data on pregnancy deaths, C-section risks, postpartum care failures, and healthcare system incentives putting moms at risk. This is the maternal health crisis no one is explaining clearly.

0:00 Intro

1:26 Breaking down the statistics

6:54 A political problem

9:00 A broken system

16:27 Postpartum deaths

20:03 A twisted view of motherhood

22:05 Conclusion

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