In America maternal mortality is at a 60-year high, with women from black and native american backgrounds faring the worst.

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While death in childbirth is relatively rare, the United States has the highest rate, far outstripping other developed countries.

It’s a trend that activists, lawmakers and medical professionals say they are desperately trying to reverse.

But change isn’t coming easily.

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