#Maternal deaths in Washington rose between 2021-2022, and most pregnancy-related deaths were preventable, according to the Washington State Department of Health’s (DOH) new Maternal Mortality Review Panel (MMRP) Report. Behavioral health-related deaths – including #suicide, #homicide, and accidental #overdose – accounted for nearly half of all pregnancy-related deaths. #covid19 was the second leading cause. The report includes recommendations to address the root causes and systemic gaps behind these deaths.

More at https://doh.wa.gov/newsroom/department-health-releases-2025-maternal-mortality-review-panel-report