Requires Commissioner of Health to establish maternity care public awareness campaign.
S 111 requires New Jersey's Commissioner of Health to create a public awareness campaign focused on improving maternal and child health equity. The campaign will share hospital data on C-section rates and breastfeeding, promote birth plan documentation, and provide information on avoiding unnecessary interventions like early inductions. It will direct pregnant people and new parents to state health programs, family leave rights, and high-value care options (such as midwives and lactation support) through a new user-friendly website. The goal is to help individuals make informed choices about maternity care while coordinating with existing efforts to avoid duplication.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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