Some of the nation’s most prominent hospital systems and a handful of states have enacted or are considering less punitive approaches, as long as the baby is in no imminent danger.


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Some of the nation’s most prominent hospital systems and a handful of states have enacted or are considering less punitive approaches, as long as the baby is in no imminent danger.{ai:summary}<p>Some major hospital systems and several states are exploring less punitive measures for cases where infants are not in immediate danger. This change reflects a shift in policy towards more supportive care rather than strict punishment.</p><p>#health</p>

States, hospital systems try less punitive drug testing of pregnant women and newborns

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