The majority of new mothers in Mississippi report that their pregnancies were unintended, according to the most recently available survey data collected by the Mississippi State Department of Health. The social and economic implications of unplanned pregnancy for women, families and the state are wide-reaching and enduring. Considering the broad array of contraception on the market and the availability of family planning services in publicly funded clinics across the state, Mississippi’s high rate of unintended pregnancy is concerning and deserves … Read more...
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Early Elective Deliveries in Mississippi: Impact on Health and Medical Care Costs
The growing practice of early delivery of infants for non-medical reasons is associated with higher rates of newborn admissions to hospital intensive care units and neonatal deaths. As a result, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends scheduling elective deliveries until at least 39 weeks of gestation.
The Center for Mississippi Health Policy partnered with the Mississippi State Department of Health to analyze the available data on early elective deliveries in Mississippi. Data on birth trends, medical care costs, … Read more...
