infant mortality

Ohio’s infant mortality rate has improved slightly in the past decade. But Black babies in the state are dying at a rate more than twice as high as white infants.

The legislation on infant mortality now goes to the Ohio Senate.

Maternal care options have declined across the state. Some say midwives could increase access for small towns, but a lack of licensure puts limits on the care they can provide.

Infant mortality has long been an issue in Ohio. A new report by the Health Policy Institute advocates looking beyond healthcare initiatives to solve the problem.

The OSU Wexner Medical Center researcher said neonatal deaths in "mothers of racial and ethnic minority communities" is a public health dilemma that is further complicated by abortion bans.

Lawmakers approved bipartisan legislation that would let pregnant people seek Medicaid reimbursements for doula services.

The bills include a variety of things to improve infant health.

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