Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review 2020-2022 Overdose Deaths Fact Sheet

Between 2020 and 2022, drug overdose was the leading cause of pregnancy-associated death in Louisiana.

This fact sheet presents a closer look at the pregnancy-associated deaths due to drug overdose to better understand the patterns, contributing factors, and opportunities for prevention. The findings highlight the ongoing need to strengthen and support treatment services for pregnant and postpartum women in Louisiana.