Why Thrive?
- The majority of maternal deaths are preventable.
- America is the only industrialized country with a rising maternal mortality rate despite spending more on healthcare per capita.
- Statistics show that the U.S has the lowest number of midwives (approx. 6 per 1000 women) much lower than other countries with better birth outcomes. France, Germany, Switzerland have over 25 midwives per 1000. All countries have almost the same amount of OB/Gyns per 1000 women.
- Statistics show the more midwives providing individualized care the better the birth outcomes.
- The U.S cesarean rate is approximately 32% of all births the World Health Organization recommends a safe rate of 10%..
- Most cesarean sections that take place in the United States are caused by other unneeded interventions.
- The U.S and Canada are two of the only developed countries that have more OB/GYNs than midwives.
- Most women that experience a pregnancy loss or miscarriage do not know what to expect. They are not educated on the risk of the most common procedures used for clearing a womb, what to expect, what is normal and how to care for themselves (physically or emotionally) properly to allow the safest outcomes.
- 1 in 6 people globally are affected by infertility.
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You have the option to direct your donation towards a specific program or allocate it to the area where it is most required at present.
Typically, personalized healthcare services are not covered by insurance, which is why Thrive Wellness Collective was established.
No one should have to choose their birthing location based on what their insurance covers. It is important to allow individuals to choose the place where they feel safe, heard, and supported.
