New-Mexico

New Mexico State Rank: #2 Integration Score: 59/100 Place of birth 98% hospital 0.7% birth center 1.3% home Outcome New Mexico US average Outcome New Mexico US average Cesarean Spontaneous vaginal birth Induction VBAC Premature birth Breastfeeding at birth Low birth weight Neonatal mortality * Breastfeeding at six months ** 23.8% 28.4% 23.2% 9.2% 8.8% 9.6% 32.2% 8.0% 3.9/1000 4.0/1000 53.1% 19.2% 11.3% 84.6% 24.5% 80.3% 49.2% 24.9% Certified Nurse Midwife Certified Professional Midwife Certified Midwife Licensed to practice Covered by Medicaid Authorized to write prescriptions Easy access to physician referral No restrictions to site of practice Births attended by midwives New Mexico 26% 74% 10% 90% 26.4% 10.3% U.S. Average 59 out of a possible 100 Outcomes based on 2014 CDC data except: * 2013 CDC data ** 2014 National Immunization Survey for more information, visit birthplacelab.org CPM includes Direct Entry Midwives where applicable