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2005 SESSION


CHAPTER 518
An Act to amend and reenact § 32.1-134.01 of the Code of Virginia, relating to information to be made available to maternity patients.
[S 1296]
Approved March 22, 2005
 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1.  That § 32.1-134.01 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 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.