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From New York to Arizona, Efforts Emerge to Curb Drug Testing During Childbirth
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From New York to Arizona, Efforts Emerge to Curb Drug Testing During Childbirth

These legislative efforts are crucial for protecting the rights and privacy of birthing parents from non-consensual drug testing during childbirth.

States like New York are advancing legislation to require consent for drug testing during childbirth, aiming to protect patients from child welfare investigations often triggered by false positives or prescribed medications. These efforts, spurred by investigative reporting, seek to ensure informed consent and prevent families from being separated over questionable test results.

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