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Massachusetts Ranks #1 For Having Babies

According to a recent WalletHub study, the Bay State is the best… for having babies. Massachusetts ranked #1 for several reasons: Our state parental-leave policy, having one of the lowest…

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According to a recent WalletHub study, the Bay State is the best... for having babies.

Massachusetts ranked #1 for several reasons: Our state parental-leave policy, having one of the lowest infant mortality rates, the amount of pediatricians/family doctors  midwives and OB-GYNs per capita,

WalletHub compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia, using 32 key measures of cost and health care accessibility, in addition to baby/family friendliness.

All these findings are good news for prospective parents, even during the pandemic.

Born and raised at Country 1025. Carolyn is a concert-lovin’ country music fan. Plus, an avid New England sports fan. Count Kruser in for standup comedy, movies, and cosmos, but family is #1 for her. Wife, mother of 2- plus Zoey the dog, unpaid cook, cleaner and organizer of chaos. Kruser likes to write about country music, New England lifestyle and trending topics.