As the Trump admin urges folks to have more kids, new data shows early pregnancy care moving in the wrong direction

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March 1, 2026 6:30AM (EST)

Mother-to-be (d3sign via Getty Images)

The current Trump administration has previously said it’s focused on promoting a “pro-family” agenda. Trump has said that he wants to be the “fertilization president.” Yet infant mortality remains high compared to other wealthy nations, despite more than 80 percent of pregnancy-related deaths being preventable.