SF 1445

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to health; requiring information about
postpartum depression to be given to mothers and their
families; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota
Statutes 2004, chapter 145.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [145.906] POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION EDUCATION AND
INFORMATION.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of health shall work with health care
facilities and licensed health care professionals in the state
to develop policies and procedures to comply with this section.
new text end

new text begin (b) Physicians, traditional midwives, and other licensed
health care professionals providing prenatal care to women must
provide education to women and their families about postpartum
depression.
new text end

new text begin (c) Hospitals and other health care facilities in the state
must provide departing new mothers and fathers and other family
members, as appropriate, with written information about
postpartum depression, including its symptoms, methods of coping
with the illness, and treatment resources, including a hotline
to be determined by the commissioner.
new text end