Enhancing support for mothers after childbirth The revised Maternal and Child Health Act was enacted November 29, 16:30
The revised Maternal and Child Health Act, which includes the implementation of the “Postpartum Care Business” for mothers after childbirth as the duty of efforts by municipalities, has been passed and enacted at the House of Councilors' Meeting on the 29th. .
Mothers who have no children are forced to raise their children by themselves, so-called “one-operated childcare” is easy to become isolated or mentally anxious. It remains at about 40%.
For this reason, the amendment to the Maternal and Child Health Law compiled by the bipartisan federation to expand support for mothers after giving birth was voted at the House of Councilors' Meeting on the 29th, and passed and approved unanimously.
Under the revised law, municipalities are obligated to carry out the “Postpartum Care Business”, and midwives and public health nurses provide consultations on mental care and childcare for mothers and infants within one year of childbirth. It is included to work on maintenance of.
The revised law will come into effect in April next year.