Tiffany Reese

Opinions shared by the guests of the show are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of myself, Broken Cycle Media, and Wondery. The podcast and any linked materials should not be misconstrued as a substitution for legal or medical advice. At the time of this episode's release, midwives Jennifer Crawford, Gina Thompson, and Caitlin Wages have not responded to our request for comment.

Opinions shared by the guests of the show are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of myself, Broken Cycle Media, and Wondery. The podcast and any linked materials should not be misconstrued as a substitution for legal or medical advice. At the time of this episode's release, midwives Jennifer Crawford, Gina Thompson, and Caitlin Wages have not responded to our request for comment.

This season is dedicated with love to Malik. This season on Something Was Wrong, we're investigating the maternal health care crisis in the United States and its impact on pregnant persons, infants, and their families. Survivors will be sharing harrowing stories of pregnancy and birth trauma, loss, and grief.

This season is dedicated with love to Malik. This season on Something Was Wrong, we're investigating the maternal health care crisis in the United States and its impact on pregnant persons, infants, and their families. Survivors will be sharing harrowing stories of pregnancy and birth trauma, loss, and grief.

This season is dedicated with love to Malik. This season on Something Was Wrong, we're investigating the maternal health care crisis in the United States and its impact on pregnant persons, infants, and their families. Survivors will be sharing harrowing stories of pregnancy and birth trauma, loss, and grief.

Through their experiences, it becomes clear that the system-wide inequities and ethical injustices have contributed to their trauma. Their experiences also mirror the nationwide systemic gaps. Currently, America has one of the highest, most alarming rates of maternal deaths among high-income countries, especially those who have high rates of healthcare spending.

Through their experiences, it becomes clear that the system-wide inequities and ethical injustices have contributed to their trauma. Their experiences also mirror the nationwide systemic gaps. Currently, America has one of the highest, most alarming rates of maternal deaths among high-income countries, especially those who have high rates of healthcare spending.

Through their experiences, it becomes clear that the system-wide inequities and ethical injustices have contributed to their trauma. Their experiences also mirror the nationwide systemic gaps. Currently, America has one of the highest, most alarming rates of maternal deaths among high-income countries, especially those who have high rates of healthcare spending.

In 2022, the average maternal mortality rate in the US was 22 deaths per 100,000 live births. Black and indigenous women in the U.S. have even higher maternal mortality rates than other racial groups. In fact, in that same year, 2022, the maternal mortality rate for Black women was 49.5 deaths per 100,000 live births, more than double.

In 2022, the average maternal mortality rate in the US was 22 deaths per 100,000 live births. Black and indigenous women in the U.S. have even higher maternal mortality rates than other racial groups. In fact, in that same year, 2022, the maternal mortality rate for Black women was 49.5 deaths per 100,000 live births, more than double.

In 2022, the average maternal mortality rate in the US was 22 deaths per 100,000 live births. Black and indigenous women in the U.S. have even higher maternal mortality rates than other racial groups. In fact, in that same year, 2022, the maternal mortality rate for Black women was 49.5 deaths per 100,000 live births, more than double.

The steady increase in exponentially higher rates of maternal mortality in varied marginalized communities is a devastating sign of an inequitable medical landscape. And for pregnant persons, nearly two of three maternal deaths in the U.S. occur during the postpartum period, from delivery through the first 42 days that follow.

The steady increase in exponentially higher rates of maternal mortality in varied marginalized communities is a devastating sign of an inequitable medical landscape. And for pregnant persons, nearly two of three maternal deaths in the U.S. occur during the postpartum period, from delivery through the first 42 days that follow.

The steady increase in exponentially higher rates of maternal mortality in varied marginalized communities is a devastating sign of an inequitable medical landscape. And for pregnant persons, nearly two of three maternal deaths in the U.S. occur during the postpartum period, from delivery through the first 42 days that follow.

Many survivors you'll hear from this season were clients at the now-closed Origins Birth and Wellness Center, previously based in Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. Their stories are sadly mirrored throughout the country by other survivors we've spoken to from various states that you'll hear from later in this season as well.

Many survivors you'll hear from this season were clients at the now-closed Origins Birth and Wellness Center, previously based in Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. Their stories are sadly mirrored throughout the country by other survivors we've spoken to from various states that you'll hear from later in this season as well.

Many survivors you'll hear from this season were clients at the now-closed Origins Birth and Wellness Center, previously based in Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. Their stories are sadly mirrored throughout the country by other survivors we've spoken to from various states that you'll hear from later in this season as well.

You'll also hear from many medical experts and researchers who are working daily to improve what they describe as a maternal health care crisis in the United States. According to the data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, of the more than 400,000 out-of-hospital births attended by midwives in the last decade, nearly 60% involved direct-entry midwives.

You'll also hear from many medical experts and researchers who are working daily to improve what they describe as a maternal health care crisis in the United States. According to the data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, of the more than 400,000 out-of-hospital births attended by midwives in the last decade, nearly 60% involved direct-entry midwives.

You'll also hear from many medical experts and researchers who are working daily to improve what they describe as a maternal health care crisis in the United States. According to the data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, of the more than 400,000 out-of-hospital births attended by midwives in the last decade, nearly 60% involved direct-entry midwives.