Code of Virginia - Title 32.1 Health - Section 32.1-134.01 Certain information required for maternity patients

§ 32.1-134.01. Certain information required for maternity patients

Every licensed nurse midwife, licensed midwife, or hospital providing maternity care shall, prior to releasing each maternity patient, make available to such patient and, if present, to the father of the infant, other relevant family members, or caretakers, information about the incidence of postpartum blues and perinatal depression and information to increase awareness of shaken baby syndrome and the dangers of shaking infants. This information shall be discussed with the maternity patient and the father of the infant, other relevant family members, or caretakers who are present at discharge.

(2003, c. 647; 2005, c. 518.)

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