Requires DOC to provide prenatal and post-partum education and services for certain inmates.
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This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Corrections (DOC) to provide comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care to eligible female inmates. Specifically, pregnant inmates will receive services like prenatal education, medical evaluations, nutritional counseling, family planning support, and postpartum care. The goal is to ensure these women receive necessary medical and emotional support during and after pregnancy, addressing potential health risks associated with incarceration.
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