Fatherhood Engagement in Maternal Health Act; create.

Summary

The bill orders the Mississippi Department of Health to launch a public awareness campaign about the benefits of father involvement during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, and to post online guidance for maternity providers on how to include fathers and screen for paternal depression. It targets expectant mothers, fathers, newborns, and health‑care providers in hopes of improving health outcomes. The measure did not pass and died in committee.

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