Abstract: F.S. 383.016 383.016 Breastfeeding policy for “baby-friendly” facilities providing maternity services and newborn infant care.—A facility lawfully providing maternity services or newborn infant care may use the designation “baby-friendly” on its promotional materials if the facility has complied wi
Abstract: F.S. 383.015 383.015 Breastfeeding.—The breastfeeding of a baby is an important and basic act of nurture which must be encouraged in the interests of maternal and child health and family values, and in furtherance of this goal:(1) A mother may breastfeed her baby in any location, public or private,
Abstract: F.S. 383.011 383.011 Administration of maternal and child health programs.—(1) The Department of Health is designated as the state agency for:(a) Administering or providing for maternal and child health services to provide periodic prenatal care for patients who are at low or medium risk of complic
