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K634Assembly2017-2018 SessionResolution

Proclaim Cesarean Awareness Month

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2017, as Cesarean Awareness Month in the State of New York”

Sponsor Michaelle C. SolagesAD-22
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution urges the Governor to declare April 2017 as Cesarean Awareness Month in New York to promote education on cesarean births.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights significant health risks and potential complications. associated with cesarean births, including longer recovery for mothers and increased risks such as stillbirth and uterine rupture, emphasizing the need for public education.

  2. Promotes informed decision-making. by supporting access to comprehensive information on both cesarean and vaginal births, aiming to ensure that women can make choices best suited to their health and circumstances.

  3. Encourages statewide and national action. to address the rising rates of unnecessary cesarean sections, aiming to improve overall maternal and child health outcomes by fostering greater awareness and preventive efforts.

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Proclaim Cesarean Awareness Month

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Michaelle C. Solages

Assembly Member · Assembly District 22

Chair, Local Governments

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Referred to calendar

Full text

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Assembly Resolution No. 634 BY: M. of A. Solages MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2017, as Cesarean Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official months that are set… Show all

Assembly Resolution No. 634 BY: M. of A. Solages MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2017, as Cesarean Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official months that are set aside to increase awareness of health issues that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and WHEREAS, Is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2017, as Cesarean Awareness Month in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Women who undergo cesarean surgery may have a long recovery time, and are subject to increased complications such as increased rates of unexplained stillbirth, placental abnormalities, and uterine rupture; and WHEREAS, While a cesarean can be lifesaving for a mother and her baby in certain circumstances, maternal and child health are improved by preventing unnecessary cesareans; and WHEREAS, Women from the State of New York should have access to full and complete information on the risks and benefits of vaginal birth and cesarean section in order to make informed choices about their health care; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of this health issue, and more must be done to increase activity at the local, State and National levels; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2017, as Cesarean Awareness Month in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.

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