The Texas Department of State Health Services requires licensed midwives to provide their clients with the following information. Please download each file and read them. Then, come to your next appointment prepared with any questions you may have for your midwife.
In compliance with Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 81, Section 81.090, “Serologic Testing During Pregnancy,” effective January 1, 2010:
In compliance with Texas law (SB 316), effective September 1, 2005 and (HB 2574), effective 2015:
Your Emotions After Delivery
Brochure_PostPartumDepression_ENG_2011.p[...]
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Brochure_PostPartumDepression_ENG_2011.p[...]
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Pregnancy, Parenting, and Depression Resource List from the Texas DSHS
In compliance with Texas law (HB 709), effective 2007:
Information on Umbilical Cord Blood Banking and Donation
6-73 umbilical brochure FINAL-DSHS.pdf
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6-73 umbilical brochure FINAL-DSHS.pdf
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In compliance with Texas law (HB 1240), effective September 1, 2009:
A Parent's Guide to Raising Healthy, Happy Children
Texans_Care_Eng.pdf
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Texans_Care_Eng.pdf
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Make Sure Your Baby Can Hear the Sounds of Texas
NewbornHearingScreening-DSHS.pdf
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NewbornHearingScreening-DSHS.pdf
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