An Act Providing for the Improvement of Maternal and Childbirth Services by Establishing Birthing Centers, Training Traditional Birth Attendants, and Institutionalizing a Lay-Away Program, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill would set up 24‑hour birthing centers in remote areas, train traditional birth attendants in modern techniques, and let expectant mothers pay delivery costs in small installments. It also bans home births where a clinic or birthing center exists and allows local governments to give incentives or fully subsidize fees.
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SBN-1104 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch
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