Data on infant mortality in the United States from the most recent release from the National Center for Health Statistics indicate a 3% increase from 2021 to 2022, the first time since 2002 that infant mortality has risen. From 2002 to 2021, there was a decrease of 22% in infant mortality in the United States. Our pediatric nursing expert, Dr. Beal, explains the details of the report and some of the potentially contributing factors.