When she gets the call, Jennifer Clayton arrives with tissues. She helps a mother choose a tiny outfit for her newborn's burial, make funeral arrangements, and find a therapist, offering essential support.
Florida struggles with high rates of infant mortality, especially among Black babies. State Senator Osgood emphasizes the need for more attention to Black maternal and infant health.
Infant mortality is deemed critical by federal health officials as a significant public health challenge in the U.S. Florida health professionals urge treating it as a public health emergency.
Despite significant investments, Florida's maternal and infant health outcomes have not improved much, with six out of every 1,000 babies still dying before their first birthday.
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