Free to the community, this popular event offers new and expecting Mom, Dads and Caregivers many healthcare, dietary and social resources that can help them and their babies live healthy lifestyles.

PRESENTED BY
State Senator Sharif Street
Councilmember Jim Harrity
Temple Health
Temple University Office of Community Affairs and Engagement
NORTH, Inc.
Uptown Entertainment and Development Corporation

Based on data from the National Vital Statistics System. A maternal death is defined by the World Health Organization as “the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and the site of the pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management, but not from accidental or incidental causes” (1). Maternal mortality rates— the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births—are shown in this report by age group and race and Hispanic origin. This report updates a previous one that showed maternal mortality rates for 2018–2022 (2). In 2023, 669 women died of maternal causes in the United States, compared with 817 in 2022 (2) (Figure 1, Table). The maternal mortality rate for 2023 decreased to 18.6 deaths per 100,000 live births, compared with a rate of 22.3 in 2022.

In 2023, maternal mortality rates decreased significantly for White non-Hispanic (subsequently, White) and Hispanic women (Figure 2, Table). The observed decrease for Asian non-Hispanic (subsequently, Asian) and increase for Black non-Hispanic (subsequently, Black) women was not statistically significant. In 2023, the maternal mortality rate for Black women was 50.3 deaths per 100,000 live births and was significantly higher than rates for White (14.5), Hispanic (12.4), and Asian (10.7) women. Rates decreased significantly for women ages 25–39 and age 40 and older between 2022 and 2023 (Figure 3, Table). Rates in 2023 were 12.5 deaths per 100,000 live births for women younger than age 25, 18.1 for those ages 25–39, and 59.8 for those age 40 and older. The rate for women age 40 and older was nearly five times higher than the rate for women younger than age 25. Differences in the rates between age groups were statistically significant.

The event will feature interactive educational programs, information tables and counseling assistance on prenatal care, postpartum care, diet & exercise, healthcare coverage, financial counseling, parenting, pediatric care and much more.

In a country where the best medical services are available, programs that focus on reducing maternal mortality are critical to bring awareness to the issue and put in place system changes to ensure positive outcomes for birthing women.

Below you will find the site, date, and time:

Temple University
Aramark Student Training and Recreation (STAR) Complex
1816 North 15th Street
(Entrance at the corner of 15th and Montgomery)
Saturday, July 19
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM