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- 1Missouri's lack of mental health screening puts new mothers at risk▼Lack of mental health screening in Missouri endangers new mothers
News reports in Missouri highlight that new mothers in the state are being endangered by the lack of mental health screening, leaving postpartum conditions under-detected and untreated. Local outlets, including the Springfield News-Leader and Columbia Daily Tribune, are drawing attention to the gap in maternal care. The reports suggest the shortfall in screening may put mothers' health at serious risk.