New CDC campaign calls attention to warning signs of pregnancy-related deaths

The CDC just launched the "Hear Her" campaign to reduce the number of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. Around 700 pregnant women — the majority of whom are Black, Native American, and Latinx — die in the U.S. every year from pregnancy-related complications. The new campaign is focused on helping pregnant and postpartum women and their families recognize warning signs of complications, including persistent or worsening headaches and severe nausea. Hear Her also includes resources for health care providers, including a warning signs education program. “Women know their bodies and can often tell when something is not right,” Wanda Barfield, director of CDC’s division of reproductive health, said in a statement. “We hope Hear Her will help people recognize maternal warning signs and quickly get the care women need.”