Florida § 383.311 - Education and orientation for birth center clients and their families.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 383.311 — Education and orientation for birth center clients and their families., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 383.311. Education and orientation for birth center clients and their families.
(1) The clients and their families shall be fully informed of the policies and procedures of the birth center, including, but not limited to, policies and procedures on: (a) The selection of clients. (b) The expectation of self-help and family/client relationships. (c) The qualifications of the clinical staff. (d) The transfer to secondary or tertiary care. (e) The philosophy of childbirth care and the scope of services. (f) The customary length of stay after delivery. (2) The clients shall be prepared for childbirth and childbearing by education in: (a) The course of pregnancy and normal changes occurring during pregnancy. (b) The need for prenatal care. (c) Nutrition, including encouragement of breastfeeding. (d) The effects of smoking and substance abuse. (e) Labor and delivery. (f) The care of the newborn to include safe sleep practices and the possible causes of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 383.311 cover?
Section 383.311 ("Education and orientation for birth center clients and their families.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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