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Louisiana Tops Maternity Care; South Dakota Falls Behind

5/20/2025

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Louisiana shines as the leader in maternity services, boasting an impressive score of 90.0, while Oklahoma and California follow with scores of 84.9 and 80.2, respectively. In stark contrast, South Dakota struggles with a mere 13.5, revealing a critical lack of mental health support. This report underscores the alarming disparities in maternal healthcare nationwide, emphasizing the urgent need for improvement.

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Story summary

Louisiana shines as the leader in maternity services, boasting an impressive score of 90.0, while Oklahoma and California follow with scores of 84.9 and 80.2, respectively. In stark contrast, South Dakota struggles with a mere 13.5, revealing a critical lack of mental health support. This report underscores the alarming disparities in maternal healthcare nationwide, emphasizing the urgent need for improvement.