New Jersey would require maternity care risk checks and training

Licensed maternity care workers would assess risks, monitor blood pressure when appropriate, and schedule certain follow-up visits. These duties would apply to licensed health care professionals who provide maternity care. Workers would monitor blood pressure after pregnancy when medically appropriate. They would schedule a follow-up visit for patients diagnosed with a high blood pressure disorder related to pregnancy. Risk checks would occur during pregnancy, after pregnancy, and before discharge after pregnancy ends. The scheduled visit would be within seven to 10 days after pregnancy ends. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after enactment.

Licensed maternity care workers would receive training and complete continuing education. This would apply to licensed health care professionals who provide maternity care. The requirement would take effect on the first day of the third month after enactment.

The health commissioner would create a public education campaign, identify ways to carry out prevention measures, and report to the Governor and Legislature. The campaign would teach pregnant people and their families about pregnancy-related blood pressure conditions, stroke, and when to seek care. The report would cover the initiative's work and recommendations for further steps. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after enactment. The report would be due no later than two years after the initiative starts operating.