Bill > HB1296

This bill, known as "Maeghan's Law," aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes by directing the State Department of Health to conduct educational activities for healthcare providers, patients, and the public about amniotic fluid embolism, a rare but serious obstetric emergency where amniotic fluid enters the mother's bloodstream, causing severe complications. The department will also make information about this condition available online and report related data to the Child Death Review Panel and Maternal Mortality Review Committee. Additionally, the bill proposes a pilot program for pregnant women to monitor their blood pressure at home, requires physicians to complete one hour of continuing medical education on nutrition and metabolic health for license renewal, and mandates a study on the certification of doulas, who provide continuous emotional and physical support during childbirth. Finally, under the "Fatherhood Engagement in Maternal Health Act," the State Department of Health will launch a public awareness campaign to highlight the importance of fathers' involvement in improving maternal and infant health outcomes throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, and will provide guidance to maternal care providers on encouraging this engagement, including screening for paternal depression.

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