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Mark Zakowski is an obstetric anesthesiologist.

U.S. maternal death rate keeps climbing: Understanding root causes can help reduce maternal mortality

Mark Zakowski, MD
Conditions
May 14, 2023

As we recognize Mother’s Day on May 14, let’s take this time to reflect on how we can help ensure all moms celebrate with us, year after year.  A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows the U.S. maternal mortality …

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U.S. maternal death rate keeps climbing: Understanding root causes can help reduce maternal mortality

All mothers deserve to give their newborns the best start in life

Mark Zakowski, MD
Physician
May 12, 2022

A guest column by the American Society of Anesthesiologists, exclusive to KevinMD.

As leaders in patient safety, anesthesiologists are committed to improving patient care and positively impacting the experiences of expectant mothers to ensure the health and safety of mom and baby. Along with primary health care providers, anesthesiologists are available to help expectant …

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All mothers deserve to give their newborns the best start in life

Becoming a millennial mother: 3 tips for labor and delivery

Mark Zakowski, MD
Conditions
May 14, 2017

A guest column by the American Society of Anesthesiologists, exclusive to KevinMD.com.

Expecting a baby? Congratulations! Giving birth today is not the same as when your mother gave birth. You have new options and different choices to make. You will recover faster than even before, and your participation will be requested. Ready? Let’s talk about …

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Becoming a millennial mother: 3 tips for labor and delivery

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