Bill > S07879

This bill establishes a new requirement for healthcare providers in New York to inform pregnant individuals about the risks and benefits associated with cesarean sections (C-sections). Specifically, for planned primary cesarean sections, which are a person's first delivery via C-section, providers must give written information detailing potential complications for both the parent and future pregnancies, while also noting that vaginal birth is generally preferable when there are no medical indications for a C-section. If a primary cesarean section is unplanned, the provider must still provide written communication after the delivery explaining the reasons for the unplanned C-section and outlining the potential implications for future pregnancies, including the possibility of vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) and the increased risks of certain pregnancy complications with subsequent C-sections.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7879