A 3997 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires Commissioner of Health to establish maternity care public awareness campaign.

This bill requires New Jersey's Commissioner of Health to create a public awareness campaign focused on improving maternal and child health outcomes. The campaign will provide accessible information through a dedicated state website, including hospital data on cesarean births and breastfeeding rates to help people choose care providers, promote birth plan documentation in medical records, and share guidance on avoiding unnecessary interventions. It also details resources for high-value care options (like midwives and doulas), state Medicaid coverage for pregnant individuals, family leave rights, and breastfeeding support. The initiative directly affects pregnant people, new parents, and healthcare providers across New Jersey by standardizing and expanding access to maternal health information.
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Mar 2024
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Introduced Mar 7, 2024 Last action Mar 7, 2024
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Mar 7, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee
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