It’s an unfortunate reality that Indiana’s infant mortality rate is among the worst in the nation. As lawmakers begin working to address this issue, it’s become apparent that mothers-to-be in some areas of our state are more likely to have a high-risk pregnancy.
Senator Randy Head said in a news release, “To help improve our state’s infant mortality rate and care for pregnant women, the Indiana General Assembly is considering House Bill 1007 this session, which would require the Indiana State Department of Health to establish a perinatal navigator program. The goal of this program is to engage mothers early on in their pregnancy and connect them with services that would help improve their health and the health of their child during pregnancy and birth.”
Senator Head closed his comments saying, “Ensuring proper care for mothers and their babies is a top priority for the General Assembly, and I will continue to work with my colleagues to find ways to reduce our infant mortality rate.”
