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Safe Sleep By the Numbers Infographic
Unsafe sleep remains a leading cause of preventable infant death in South Dakota, with an average of 19 infants lost each year, and most deaths occurring in unsafe environments despite being preventable. This resource highlights key data and outlines 12 clear steps caregivers can follow during the first year of life to reduce risk and keep babies safe while sleeping.
PRAMS Summary Report, 2019-2023
The 2023 PRAMS survey gave South Dakota women an opportunity to share their experiences as part of an effort to improve the health of mothers, babies, and families in South Dakota. The data presented support the efforts to reduce infant mortality and improve maternal health.
Pregnancy-Associated and Infant Deaths in South Dakota, 2015-2024
The following report describes the characteristics of mothers who died during pregnancy or within one year of the end of pregnancy, as well as infants who died before their first birthday, in South Dakota from 2015–2024. Throughout this report, we refer to these losses as pregnancy-associated deaths and infant deaths. There were 787 infant deaths during those 10 years, and 75 pregnancy-associated deaths.
Healthy Relationships Cross-Program Evaluation Report, July 2024-June 2025
The following evaluation report is intended to inform SD DOH Healthy Relationships leadership on the activities and outcomes of Healthy Relationships programming for the contract year. The report also includes relevant state and county data to assist the decision-making processes for future Healthy Relationships programming.
Maternal & Child Health Program Regional Partners Meeting Report, 2025
The report summarizes partner input gathered across South Dakota to identify strengths, opportunities, aspirations, and desired results for improving the health and well-being of women, children, adolescents, and families, including those with special health care needs. Key themes include strong community-based services, the need to improve healthcare access, address community factors influencing health, expand youth supports, and strengthen collaboration and data use.
MCH Needs Assessment Report, 2025
South Dakota’s 2025 Maternal & Child Health Needs Assessment identified major gaps in access to care, especially in rural and tribal communities, with childcare, mental health services, and postpartum and pediatric care standing out as key needs. The report prioritizes improving postpartum visits, safe infant sleep, food security, adolescent well-visits, and coordinated care for children and youth with special healthcare needs.
South Dakota Infant Mortality Analysis – 2024 (Provisional Data)
This report analyzes provisional 2024 infant mortality data in South Dakota, comparing it with trends and causes of death from the past decade (2014–2023). The 2024 data highlight a concerning stability in infant mortality rates: the curve has remained unchanged over the past 11 years. Moreover, preventable causes like congenital malformations, unsafe sleep environments, and modifiable risk factors (such as maternal smoking) continue to present opportunities for meaningful intervention.
PRAMS Summary Report, 2018-2022
The 2022 PRAMS survey gave South Dakota women an opportunity to share their experiences as part of an effort to improve the health of mothers, babies, and families in South Dakota. The data presented support the efforts to reduce infant mortality and improve maternal health.
Healthy Relationships Cross-Program Evaluation Report, July 2023-June 2024
The following evaluation report is intended to inform SD DOH Healthy Relationships leadership on the activities and outcomes of Healthy Relationships programming for the contract year. The report also includes relevant state and county data to assist the decision-making processes for future Healthy Relationships programming.
PRAMS Data Report Summary, 2021
The 2021 PRAMS survey gave South Dakota women an opportunity to share their experiences as part of an effort to improve the health of mothers, babies, and families in South Dakota. The data presented supports efforts to reduce infant mortality and improve maternal health.