Survey: SC worst state to have a baby

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–South Carolina is not making the grade when it comes to expanding your family.
According to a study published by Wallethub.com, South Carolina is the worst state in which to have a baby.
The study was based on numbers like, low birth weights, OBGYNs per capita, and infant mortality rates.

Having a Baby in South Carolina (1=Best; 25=Avg.):

• 28^th – Hospital Cesarean-Delivery Charges
• 25^th – Hospital Conventional-Delivery Charges
• 17^th – Avg. Annual Cost of Early Child Care
• 40^th – Infant Mortality Rate
• 47^th – Rate of Low Birth-Weight
• 45^th – Midwives & OB-GYNs per Capita
• 45^th – Pediatricians & Family Medicine Physicians per Capita
• 23^rd – Child-Care Centers per Capita
• 38^th – Parental-Leave Policy Score

Massachusetts had the best results ranking as the best state in which to have a child.