Mississippi

Mississippi enforces a total abortion ban with limited exceptions, offering no in-state procedural pathway for most patients. The state posts some of the nation’s highest maternal and infant mortality rates, reflecting deep structural inequities. Without Medicaid expansion, many families encounter coverage and continuity gaps. Maternity-care deserts and limited hospital capacity force long travel for even routine obstetric services. The result is a highly restrictive legal context layered atop fragile healthcare infrastructure.

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