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What's Good
- 20 percent of babies in New Mexico are born via Cesarean section. That rate is 25 percent less than average and among the lowest in our survey.
- 28.3 percent of births statewide are attended by midwives--way more than the national average of 7.5 percent.
- New Mexico stands out in a measure of legislation related to cord blood education, research and related issues.
- Albuquerque has 69 licensed home day cares for every 1,000 children under 4 years, the highest in our survey.
- State laws require stringent background checks for day-care workers.
- Compared to the number of babies born, Albuquerque has 19 percent more lactation consultants than average. That's the 4th highest ratio in our survey.
- Midwifery is more widely available than most cities, with 91 percent more midwives than average.
- According to the Urban Mobility Report from Texas A&M University, Albuquerque has one of the best commutes of any city in our survey. It takes only 17 percent longer to drive the same route during rush hour than in free-flowing traffic. That takes a lot of pressure off parents rushing to day care at the end of the day.
- Expecting and new moms have plenty of parks: Albuquerque has 46 percent more public parks than average, relative to population.
- New Mexico devotes more money relative to population than most states to child car-seat-check stations.
Needs Improvement
- There's 73 percent less public park space than average here, relative to population.
- 7 percent of pregnant women here receive late or inadequate prenatal care. That's the 7th worst score in our survey.
- Albuquerque has fewer OB-GYNs than average, the 7th lowest in our survey.
- There are just 5 licensed day care centers for every 1,000 children under 4 years. That's 24 percent less than average.
- According to data from the CDC, maternal mortality in New Mexico is especially high.
- Albuquerque lacks access to fertility clinics that offer advanced reproductive technology, as reported to the CDC.
- New Mexico has no provisions for dependent related tax breaks.
- The average cost of a visit to the doctor's office is $92, 29 percent higher than average and the highest of any city in our survey.
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User Comments: Good question, Maureen! The answer is a little tricky. If you check the exact wording... (View Full Comments) -- Editor I see a discrepancy with public parks (46% more or 73% less) and day care... (View Full Comments) -- Maureen |
