Today, Governor Murphy signed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado (R-40) that establishes health care requirements to help pregnant women develop postpartum care plans with their medical professionals.

“The physical and emotional demands of childbirth and caring for a newborn can be significant and at times, overwhelming. Unfortunately, postpartum symptoms can be difficult to identify and lead to complications, or worse, if left untreated,” said Sen. Corrado. “By requiring health care professionals to provide information about personalized postpartum care plans, we are empowering mothers to prioritize their health and well-being during and after pregnancy. This new law will directly help reduce preventable pregnancy-related mortality and enhance women’s healthcare overall.”

Click here to read the full bill, S912.