New JAMA Article Shows US Maternal Mortality Rate Rising The US is one of 8 countries where maternal mortality is worsening while child mortality is improving. What is going on? Share this: Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram MoreTweetLike Loading... Related Published by Nursing-research I am professor, emeritus, of nursing at Texas Woman's University, Denton, Texas View all posts by Nursing-research