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

This New Jersey bill (A 966) requires the Commissioner of Health to create a public awareness campaign focused on improving maternal and child health outcomes, with a specific emphasis on equitable care across all racial and ethnic groups. The campaign will provide accessible information through a dedicated Department of Health website, including hospital data on cesarean births and breastfeeding rates to help women choose care providers, promote birth plan documentation in medical records, and share guidance on avoiding unnecessary interventions like early inductions. It also educates the public on maternal health services, breastfeeding rights, pregnancy discrimination protections, and Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women. The campaign directly affects pregnant individuals, new mothers, and healthcare providers in New Jersey by making key maternity care information more transparent and actionable.