The rise of virtual prenatal and postpartum healthcare

In recent years, it has been nearly impossible to ignore the maternal and infant health crisis that is affecting the United States. Maternal mortality has been steadily rising, doubling between 1999 and 2019. In fact, the United States has the highest maternal death rate among the world’s wealthiest nations. Perhaps even worse, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is estimated that as many as 80% of these pregnancy-related deaths are preventable.