内容摘要：Kelly Saxer, lead farmer at Agritopia, a community nestled around a plot of agricultural land, harvests lettuce April 22, 2025, in Gilbert, Ariz. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Kelly Saxer, lead farmer at Agritopia, a community nestled around a plot of agricultural land, harvests lettuce April 22, 2025, in Gilbert, Ariz. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Research shows the vast majority of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. Public health experts blame the United States’ high rates on a range of problems, such as inequities in getting needed health care, systemic racism, at times poor-quality medical care and a rise in chronic conditions among women of childbearing age.But experts believe solutions abroad can be translated to the U.S. They say that’s already happening in some places.

The Associated Press examined what the U.S. can learn from Europe about tackling maternal mortality. Here are key takeaways.— which refers to the death of a woman from pregnancy or childbirth complications during or within 42 days of a pregnancy — generally has been rising in the U.S.There are proven ways to prevent maternal deaths and injuries, such as ensuring quality medical care at delivery; getting to know patients; addressing issues like addiction or poor nutrition; and providing care and support after the baby is born.

One of the most important things is making sure everyone can get regular prenatal checkups, which requires having enough health care providers.Consider Norway, which has the lowest maternal mortality rate in the world: zero. Through its universal health care system, people get free prenatal appointments at health centers near their homes.

For every 1,000 live births, Norway has 13 OB-GYNs and 54 midwives, the

found, compared with 12 OB-GYNs and four midwives in the U.S.(Elliot Goldstein/Smithsonian Institution via AP)

(Elliot Goldstein/Smithsonian Institution via AP)Finally, the exhibit gives a sense of the creative process at Liebes’ weaving studios. Her bright red personal loom is on view, with a partially woven textile still on it. There are also handwoven samples exploring colors and textures, and photos of her studio teams at work.

After her death, her works were scattered among various museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Oakland Museum of California, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Arts and Design, as well as the Cooper Hewitt.—- For more on the exhibit, explore it digitally at