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Missouri's lack of maternal mental health screening under scrutiny
Original: Missouri doesn't require asking pregnant patients about their mental health. New moms keep dying
A report from The Beacon news outlet highlights that Missouri does not require doctors to screen pregnant patients for mental health conditions, even as new mothers continue to die in the state. The story links gaps in perinatal mental health screening to maternal deaths, renewing debate over whether Missouri should mandate such screenings for expectant and new mothers.
Why now: Concerns over rising maternal deaths in Missouri have put the state's lack of mandatory mental health screening back in the spotlight.
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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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