Florida Statutes Title XXIX. Public Health § 383.318. Postpartum care for birth center clients and infants

(2)(a) A mother and her infant must be dismissed from an advanced birth center within 48 hours after a vaginal delivery of the infant or within 72 hours after a delivery by cesarean section, except in unusual circumstances as defined by rule of the agency.

(b) If a mother or her infant is retained at the advanced birth center for more than the timeframes set forth in paragraph (a), a report must be filed with the agency within 48 hours after the scheduled discharge time and must describe the circumstances and the reasons for the decision.

(a) Physical examination of the infant.

(b) Metabolic screening tests required by s. 383.14.

(c) Referral to sources for pediatric care.

(d) Maternal postpartum assessment that incorporates mental health screening.

(e) Information on postpartum depression and the telephone number of the Family Health Line operated pursuant to s. 383.011.

(f) Instruction in child care, including immunization, breastfeeding, safe sleep practices, and possible causes of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death.

(g) Family planning services.

(h) Referral to secondary or tertiary care, as indicated.

(i) Provision of the informational pamphlet on infant and childhood eye and vision disorders created by the department pursuant to s. 383.14(3)(h).