Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee expected to release new findings in 2022 report

The Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee is expected to release a report on recent findings in pregnancy-related heath.

The findings were due on Sept. 1. but were delayed to allow a full review of cases from 2019.

The biennial report could give a better idea on maternal mortality in Texas.

The report will share the data on these topics:

• Cases of pregnancy-related deaths
• Trends, rates, or disparities in pregnancy-related deaths and severe maternal morbidity
• Health conditions and factors that disproportionately affect the most at-risk populations
• Best practices and programs operating in other states that have reduced rates of deaths related to pregnancy

Historically, Texas has above-average rates of pregnancy and childbirth-related illnesses and deaths. The report is expected to reflect many of the same findings from over the years.

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