Newborn and Child Resources
Resources for Hearing Screening
Follow these guidelines for proper infant hearing screening and download materials.
Resources for Blood Screening
Learn about collecting newborn blood spot specimens, ordering supplies, and more.
Newborn Screening Advisory Committee
Stay up to date on the latest meetings and guidance from the advisory committee.
Newborn Screening Updates
Newborn screening updates and news. Including additions to the blood spot and hearing screenings.
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be a time of many emotions — from excitement to apprehension. Ask questions and learn more about how to take care of yourself and your baby.
Infant Health
Learn about services such as newborn metabolic screening, safe sleep, newborn hearing screening and the Pregnancy Care Program.
Children’s Health
Find trusted resources on childhood development milestones, vaccines to keep your child healthy, oral health, nutrition, special needs, mental health, and more.
MCH Services
The first 1000 days of life (from conception to the 24-month age) are the most significant 1000 days in one’s whole life.
News
South Dakota Department of Health Announces Completion of Statewide Maternal and Child Health Needs Assessment
The South Dakota Department of Health Office of Lifespan Health has completed a comprehensive, year-long statewide needs assessment aimed at improving the health and well-being of South Dakota’s mothers, infants, children, adolescents, and children and youth with special healthcare needs (CYSHN).
Bright Start Celebrates 25 Years of Supporting South Dakota Moms and Babies
The South Dakota Department of Health is proud to announce the 25th anniversary of Bright Start, a statewide home visiting program that has supported thousands of new and expecting mothers since its launch in 1999.
WIC Program Announces New Income Guidelines, 2025
The Department of Health has released new income guidelines for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program effective July 1, 2025.
New SD PLAN Clinic Location in Winner Provides Health Services for Families
The South Dakota Department of Health is now offering comprehensive SD PLAN program to the Winner Regional Clinic, located at 745 E 8th St., Winner, SD 57580.
Data & Reports
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.