Hospital Release
Key Highlights:
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Effective January 1, 2016, women have the right to retain their placenta in Texas by law
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HB 1670 allows women to keep their placenta from ANY Texas hospital or birthing center
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Signed by Governor Greg Abbott on June 17, 2015
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No court order is required
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Below is an overview of what is required for local hospitals.
It is super easy! Contact Mama Peace if you have any questions or need assistance.
Seton Hospitals
Sign their placenta release of liability form when you are admitted to the hospital.
Seton will hold your placenta for 72 hours after the birth of your baby, and then release directly to you.
St. David's Hospitals
(including NAMC, Georgetown Hospital, Round Rock, and St. David's Main)
Sign their placenta release of liability form when you are admitted to the hospital.
St. David's will release your placenta directly to you after the birth of your baby.
Cedar Park Regional Hospital
Sign their placenta release of liability form when you are admitted to the hospital.
Cedar Park Regional will release your placenta directly to you after the birth of your baby.
Birthing Centers
If you are delivering at a birthing center, your placenta is yours to handle as you wish!
No release needed.