Arkansas Has Nation’s Third-Highest Infant Mortality Rate; U.S. Rate Rises for First Time in 20 Years
Arkansas had the third-highest infant mortality rate in the nation in 2022, with 7.67 infant deaths per 1,000 live births,...
Maternal and Infant Health
Combating Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health
Source: Andrae Ricketts/Unsplash By Lauren Morrison, M.A., Ph.D. candidate in Social & Health Psychology, Stony Brook University Among developed countries,...
Maternity Care Deserts On South And West Sides See Higher Infant, Maternal Death Rates
AUBURN GRESHAM — A new American Medical Association report studying the impact of OB-GYN clinic closures on maternal and infant...
Infant mortality rose in the U.S., here’s where Wisconsin stands
For the first time in 20 years, the infant mortality rate in the U.S. rose in 2022, the Centers for...
Federal Actions on Key Maternal Health Policy Priorities: An Overview for Counties
Across the country, counties are facing a critical maternal health crisis. According to March of Dimes, 4.7 million birthing people...
2 new programs at BMS aim to improve maternal, infant health
Baltimore Medical System is introducing two new programs aimed at improving health outcomes for pregnant women and their children. WBAL-TV...
Maternal Obesity Linked to Sudden Unexpected Infant Death
Babies born to mothers with obesity had a higher risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) compared with those born...
New Jersey Attorney General Proposes Rules to Advance Maternal Health Equity Through Healthcare Provider Training Requirements
Overview On Monday, July 15, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs...
Mercer-led program helps improve infant mortality rate
A South Georgia Healthy Start case manager is pictured with a mom and daughter who participate in the program. Photo...
