We document increased old-age mortality rates among Swedish twin mothers compared to non-twin mothers. Results are … based on administrative data on mortality for the years 1990 to 2010. We argue that twins are an unplanned shock to … fertility in the cohorts of older women considered. Deaths due to lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart …

Maternal mortality was the second-leading cause of death for women in childbearing years up until the mid-1930s in the … work. Between 1930 and 1960, there was a remarkable reduction in maternal mortality and morbidity, thanks to medical … joint rise in married women's labor force participation and fertility over this period. We also show that the diffusion of …

Maternal mortality was the second-leading cause of death for women in childbearing years up until the mid-1930s in the … work. Between 1930 and 1960, there was a remarkable reduction in maternal mortality and morbidity, thanks to medical … joint rise in married women's labor force participation and fertility over this period. We also show that the diffusion of …