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Missouri Targets Preventable Pregnancy Deaths | Topeka News
Missouri’s governor just signed groundbreaking laws to save moms’ lives—starting January 2027, Medicaid will cover doulas and all insurers must pay for blood pressure monitors for pregnant and new moms. A chilling new report reveals 79% of pregnancy-related deaths between 2019–2023 were preventable, mostly due to heart issues and mental health crises—including substance use. On average, 68 women died annually, and every mental health-linked death was avoidable. Black women face a devastating 2.5x higher risk than white women, with disparities persisting across reports. New legislation…
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