Maternal and Infant Health

HB 2152 changes the makeup and authority of the MMRC

SB 744 allows SoonerCare coverage of breast milk in limited circumstances.

STI Incidence in Adolescents STI Incidence in Adolescents Data highlight There is no singular rate for all Sexually Transmitted Infections

Teen Condom Usage Teen Condom Usage Data highlight Oklahoma ranks 26th out of 43 reporting states. Kansas indicated the highest

SB 538 allows the Dept. of Health to access Choosing Childbirth funds

HB 1788 would grant a temporary tax credit for money given to crisis pregnancy centers.

HB 3120 mandates sex ed be opt-in, removes community educators, and rewrites sex ed curriculum.

HB 3954 creates a new drug-court program for postpartum women.

SB 458 expands the ability for midwives to prescribe medications and regulates physician supervision.

HB 3839 awards bonus for successful high risk births.

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