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Missouri's missing mental health screenings linked to maternal deaths
Original: Missouri doesn't require asking pregnant patients about their mental health. New moms keep dying
Missouri does not require health care providers to screen pregnant and postpartum patients for mental health conditions, and reporting from The Beacon highlights that new mothers in the state continue to die, with mental health cited as a leading factor in maternal deaths. The report raises questions about whether a mandatory screening requirement could save lives, and advocates are pushing for policy change.
Why now: Ongoing concerns about rising maternal mortality and gaps in state maternal health policy have put the spotlight on Missouri's lack of required mental health screenings.
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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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