Arkansas
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The 5 Worst States To Have A Baby
1. Arkansas
Arkansas score: 100 out of 100
Mothers in Arkansas are more likely to die during childbirth than any other state in the country, making it the worst state to have a baby.
Arkansas has the highest maternal mortality rate (43.5 deaths per 100,000 live births).
The state also has the second highest infant mortality rate (7.88 deaths per 1,000 live births).
The state is projected to have the fifth lowest percentage of need met for obstetricians and gynecologists in 2030 (66.7%).
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/health-insurance/worst-state-to-have-a-baby/
ArkansasDemocrat1
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Permanut
(6,714 posts)-misanthroptimist
(1,226 posts)10 out of the worst 10 are red states (although I guess you can make a weak case that GA is purple.)
And all 10 of the best states are blue.
Weird, innit?