New legislation aims to enhance maternal health by addressing postpartum needs and ensuring care continuity.
NEW JERSEY – Governor Phil Murphy has signed bipartisan legislation (S912/A3887) into law, requiring healthcare professionals to provide pregnant patients with personalized postpartum care plans tailored to their unique needs. The law, which also mandates postpartum planning sessions as early as the first trimester, seeks to address preventable maternal health risks during the postpartum period.
“New Jersey has made significant progress over the last seven years in our work to reduce maternal and infant mortality, and our efforts have shown how increased care continuity and access to information can improve outcomes for families across our state,” said Governor Murphy. “Today’s action will ensure our health professionals are empowering pregnant patients and new families with information and resources to stay healthy, identify postpartum risks, and reach care after the end of a pregnancy.”