Penelope
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The best 10 states ranked high in baby friendliness (evaluations of parental leave policies, mom groups and child care centers) and family friendliness (which considered health and safety, family fun and affordability).
- Vermont was named the best state. It ranked No. 1 in health care, eighth in baby friendliness and fifth in family friendliness.
- Massachusetts ranked No. 3 in health care, 12th in baby friendliness and first in family friendliness.
- Minnesota ranked No. 4 in health care, fifth in baby friendliness and second in family friendliness.
- New Hampshire ranked No. 2 in health care, 40th in baby friendliness and third in family friendliness.
- North Dakota ranked No. 19 in health care, 19th in baby friendliness and fourth in family friendliness.
- Connecticut ranked No. 13 in health care, third in baby friendliness and 11th in family friendliness.
- Colorado ranked No. 8 in health care, fourth in baby friendliness and 14th in family friendliness.
- Nebraska ranked No. 15 in health care, 22nd in baby friendliness and ninth in family friendliness.
- District of Columbia ranked No. 37 in health care, first in baby friendliness and N/A in family friendliness.
- California ranked No. 11 in health care, sixth in baby friendliness and 10th in family friendliness.
and worst states:
- Mississippi was named the worst state. It ranked No. 50 in health care, 49th in baby friendliness and 49th in family friendliness.
- Alabama ranked No. 46 in health care, 50th in baby friendliness and 48th in family friendliness.
- South Carolina ranked No. 48 in health care, 49th in baby friendliness and 44th in family friendliness.
- Louisiana ranked last in health care, 32nd in baby friendliness and 46th in family friendliness.
- Oklahoma ranked No. 41 in health care, 23rd in baby friendliness and 45th in family friendliness.
- West Virginia ranked No. 45 in health care, 47th in baby friendliness and 47th in family friendliness.
- Georgia ranked No. 43 in health care, 31st in baby friendliness and 42nd in family friendliness.
- Arkansas ranked No. 49 in health care, 26th in baby friendliness and 43rd in family friendliness.
Lowest infant mortality rate (in order)
- New Hampshire
- Iowa
- Massachusettes
- California
- Vermont
Highest infant mortality rate (in order)
- Louisiana
- Georgia
- Alabama
- Delaware
- Mississippi
Where does your state rank among the best and worst places to have a baby?
Now tell me where I'd want to be pregnant, and by the way , Texas has the highest maternal mortality rate. Love those Republican states, not if you are pregnant.
Now tell me where I'd want to be pregnant, and by the way , Texas has the highest maternal mortality rate. Love those Republican states, not if you are pregnant.