Requires the department of health to develop and maternal health care providers to distribute written information about episiotomy to maternity patients

Summary

The bill directs the state health commissioner to create a written handout on episiotomy and obligates doctors, midwives, nurse practitioners and physician assistants to give it to pregnant patients. The material must be provided before a planned vaginal birth or after an unplanned vaginal birth, and must cover risks, future delivery impacts, when it may be medically necessary, and consent rules. The goal is to ensure patients are informed about the procedure and its implications.

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