News Tribune

Missouri lawmakers hope 2026 is the year maternal, infant health get spotlight

Missouri has some of the worst rates for maternal and infant mortality in the country. State Rep. LaKeySha Bosley, a St.
The New York Times

After Abortion Bans, Infant Mortality and Births Increased, Research Finds

The findings showed the highest mortality occurred among infants who were Black, lived in Southern states or had fetal birth defects. By Pam Belluck Infant mortality increased along with births in ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Maternal, Child Mortality Higher in the US Compared With Majority of High-Income Countries

The US maternal mortality rate is higher than most high-income countries, with significant racial disparities, particularly among Black and Native American women. Effective policies include expanding ...
KCUR

Maternal and infant health improved in Kansas, but there’s still work to do

According to a report by the March of Dimes, scores in Kansas improved overall. But people of color still face the biggest ...
WSMV

Report: Tennessee has worst score in US for maternal mortality, among worst for infant mortality

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A report released Monday says that Tennessee has some of the worst infant and maternal death rates in the country. March of Dimes said that the U.S. is not doing enough to ...