Mississippi continues to lead the nation in excessive infant deaths, as shown by the 1984 infant mortality rate of 14.4 deaths per 1,000 live births. This report offers recommendations for actions that should be taken by various entities to rectify the problem. Recommendations are made in the areas of (1) public awareness of teen pregnancy problems and prenatal care benefits; (2) guidelines, standards, and coordination of public health maternity programs; (3) education for care providers; (4) finance of public access to care as related to medical malpractice insurance, Medicaid, uncompensated care, maternal and infant transport, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center; and (5) the development of recommended interventions to prevent low-birthweight in Mississippi. (RH)