The Department shall provide, to the extent practicable, educational programming for prisoners known to be pregnant related to (i) prenatal care, (ii) pregnancy-specific hygiene, (iii) parenting skills, (iv) the impact of alcohol and drugs on the fetus, (v) postpartum recovery health, and (vi) the general health of children.

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Terms Used In Virginia Code 53.1-40.16

  • Postpartum recovery: means the eight-week period, or longer as determined by the health care professional responsible for the health and safety of the prisoner, following childbirth. See Virginia Code 53.1-40.11

2020, c. 526.