New Jersey S3094 mandates prenatal care professionals to screen pregnant patients with a history of depression for postpartum depression upon request.

New Jersey S3094 requires licensed health care professionals providing prenatal care to offer and screen, upon request, pregnant patients with a history of depression for postpartum depression. The bill also mandates that these professionals include fathers and other family members in education and treatment processes to better understand postpartum depression. The Commissioner of Health, in collaboration with the State Board of Medical Examiners and the New Jersey Board of Nursing, will develop policies and procedures to implement these requirements.

New Jersey S3094 mandates prenatal care professionals to screen pregnant patients with a history of depression for postpartum depression upon request.

New Jersey S3094 requires licensed health care professionals providing prenatal care to offer and screen, upon request, pregnant patients with a history of depression for postpartum depression. The bill also mandates that these professionals include fathers and other family members in education and treatment processes to better understand postpartum depression. The Commissioner of Health, in collaboration with the State Board of Medical Examiners and the New Jersey Board of Nursing, will develop policies and procedures to implement these requirements.