What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 4522.
Dads Matter Act: Increasing father engagement for better maternal and child health.
This law mandates a national public awareness campaign to highlight the crucial role of fathers in improving health outcomes for mothers and babies during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. It also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to issue guidelines instructing healthcare providers on how to better include fathers in the care process. The goal is to ensure families receive comprehensive support, leading to healthier pregnancies and improved child development.
Key points
A national campaign will be launched to promote father involvement in prenatal and postpartum care, emphasizing benefits for maternal and infant health.
Healthcare providers (hospitals, clinics) will receive guidance on training staff to actively include fathers in care, covering topics like breastfeeding support, safe sleep, and recognizing complications.
Fathers will gain access to information on how to support their partners and advocate for their care, and they may be screened for paternal postpartum depression.
Status:
Expired
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