Indiana's infant mortality rate hit a historic low in 2025, according to provisional data released by the Indiana Department of Health — and State Representative Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) says the milestone is a sign that the state's efforts to protect its youngest residents are paying off.
"The Indiana Department of Health announced provisional data showing the state's infant mortality rate in 2025 remained at a historic low," Jordan said. "It is the lowest rate of infant deaths since record-keeping began in 1900."
The Indiana Department of Health attributes the improvement in part to a sustained focus on prenatal care and education for expectant mothers. Risk factors including substance use, smoking, maternal stress, and inadequate medical care are among the leading contributors to infant deaths, and the state has targeted those factors through several ongoing initiatives.
The Safety PIN (Protecting Indiana's Newborns) Grants program funds organizations across the state working directly to reduce infant mortality rates at the community level. The Health First Indiana initiative works alongside those efforts to improve overall care and services for Hoosiers, including expectant and new mothers.
Pregnant women across Indiana can access maternal and child health resources online at in.gov/health/mch or by calling the Moms Helpline at 1-844-624-MOMS (6667) for free, confidential support.
The Bremen lawmaker pledged to keep the issue a priority in the Statehouse. "I will continue working to advance efforts that protect life and support mothers, babies, and families," Jordan said.
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