Tweet - "Each year, an estimated 700 to 900 maternal deaths occur in the U.S., with another 70,000 women suffering near-fatal, pregnancy related complications. It is estimated that more than 60% of maternal deaths nationwide are preventable."

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"Each year, an estimated 700 to 900 maternal deaths occur in the U.S., with another 70,000 women suffering near-fatal, pregnancy related complications. It is estimated that more than 60% of maternal deaths nationwide are preventable."

"In Illinois, between 2009 and 2016, an average of 73 women died each year either during childbirth or within one year of their pregnancy -- with black women being six times more likely than white women to die of a pregnancy-related complication."

"This morning at @UChicagoMed, @RepRobinKelly and I joined maternal health experts to announce reintroduction of the MOMMA Act. This bill aims to lower America's maternal and infant mortality rates and reduce racial disparities in health outcomes."

@SenatorDurbin

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