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Miss. Code Ann. § 41-135-1 Legislative findings and intent
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(1) The Legislature of the State of Mississippi acknowledges that extensive research demonstrates the wide-ranging and compelling benefits of breast-feeding for infants, mothers, families and communities, including:(a) Numerous health benefits to the child, such as lower incidenc…
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-135-3 Definitions
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(a) As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases have the meanings as defined in this section:(a) “Prenatal” means the period between conception to birth.(b) “Perinatal” means the period from twenty-two (22) weeks of gestation to twenty-eight (28) days after birth.(c)…
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-135-5 Adoption of breast-feeding infant feeding policy by hospitals that provide birth services
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(1) Hospitals that provide birth services may adopt an infant feeding policy that promotes and supports breast-feeding. Any infant feeding policies adopted under this section shall include guidance on the use of formula (a) for medically necessary supplementation; (b) if preferre…
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-135-7 Breast-Feeding in Mississippi: Guidelines
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(1) The State Department of Health shall prepare a statement of rights regarding “Breast-Feeding in Mississippi: Guidelines.” Maternal health care facilities in the state should make every reasonable effort to post a copy of the statement of rights conspicuously in a public place…
