Dr Phil Primetime addresses the alarming rates of maternal and infant mortality, particularly among black women, and explores the shortcomings of the US healthcare system.
The episode reveals disturbing statistics: according to the CDC, the black maternal mortality rate stands at 69.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, with black women facing a risk of death three times higher than that of white women. The situation is further exacerbated by a recent sharp increase in infant deaths, the largest in two decades. Despite ranking first in healthcare costs, the US lags in performance.
Through heart-wrenching accounts, the show gives a voice to families devastated by labor complications. Audiences will hear from those who have lost loved ones, including a mother whose baby boy tragically passed away at just 11 weeks old. These grieving families feel let down by a medical system they describe as broken, criticizing the shortage of healthcare staff and alleging that patients are rushed out without receiving proper care due to overworked medical professionals.
Health experts join the discussion, offering insights into the factors influencing the labor, delivery, and infant care crisis. They also provide valuable information on reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Dr Phil Primetime: Maternal and Infant Care Crisis airs Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 8:00 PM on Merit Street Media.
