Maternal health in America : mortality, morbidity, and near misses -- The social environment : determinants of the maternal health crisis -- The lived experience of childbearing : the lifelong impact -- The healthcare delivery system : structural challenges -- The workforce shortage and limited sites of care : barriers to maternal care -- Equity in clinical care : addressing the social determinants of maternal health -- Public health services : a porous safety net -- Mending the maternal health safety net: community-based strategies -- A road map for nursing advocacy and practice.