Best, worst states to have a baby

Monday, August 8, 2016
The cost of having a baby depends, in part, on where people live.

WalletHub.com compared states and rated the best and worst places to deliver a child.
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They considered healthcare costs, healthcare accessibility and the "baby friendliness" of each state.

Illinois ranked 30th. Indiana took 26th and Wisconsin placed 16th. WalletHub said the best place to have a baby is Vermont and the worst is Mississippi.
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