Obstetrical stays
The Newborns’ and Mothers’ Health Protection Act of 1996 prohibits health plans from restricting hospital lengths of stay for childbirth to less than 48 hours following a vaginal delivery or 96 hours following a cesarean section. Blue Care Network complies with this legislation.
A physician or other health provider does not need to obtain authorization for prescribing a length of stay up to 48 hours following a vaginal delivery or 96 hours following a cesarean section. However, the attending physician or certified nurse midwife, in consultation with the mother, may discharge the mother or newborn earlier than 48 hours following a vaginal delivery or 96 hours following a cesarean section.
Did you know
Checkups after delivery are as important to your health as checkups during pregnancy. Visit your doctor 21-56 days after delivery.
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