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Missouri's Lack of Prenatal Mental Health Screening Linked to Maternal Deaths
Original: Missouri doesn't require asking pregnant patients about their mental health. New moms keep dying
Reporting from The Beacon highlights that Missouri does not require healthcare providers to screen pregnant patients for mental health conditions, and new mothers in the state continue to die. The report draws attention to maternal mortality tied to untreated mental health issues, and to gaps in state policy that critics say leave at-risk women without needed support during and after pregnancy.
Why now: Maternal deaths tied to mental health are renewing scrutiny of Missouri's prenatal care policies.
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- Missouri doesn't require asking pregnant patients about their mental health. New moms keep dying · thebeaconnews.org
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