CDC data shows rate rose 3% last year but experts say they are not sure why statistic that has been falling should have risen sharply

  • Treczoks@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    That and the point that childbirth in a hospital with all the medical protection and support for mother and child is simply something a number of people cannot afford. And even with insurance, co-pay can make a baby a ruinous venture. So they give birth at home (“like the founding fathers”, err, mothers did), with maybe a midwife. Any serious complication, and child and/or mother are done for.

    Another reason is the low vaccination level in the USA. At least low for a rich country.