Miss. Code Ann. § 41-135-3: Miss. Code Ann. § 41-135-3

As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases have the meanings as defined in this section:

(a) “ Prenatal ” means the period between conception to birth.

(b) “ Perinatal ” means the period from twenty-two (22) weeks of gestation to twenty-eight (28) days after birth.

(c) “ Public place ” means a place of increased patient traffic within the maternal health care facility such as a lobby area or waiting room.

(d) “ Maternal health care facility ” means any facility that provides prenatal or perinatal care, including, but not limited to, hospitals, clinics and other physician facilities.

(e) “ Maternal health care provider ” means any physician, nurse or other authorized practitioner that attends to pregnant women and mothers of infants.

(f) “Breast-Feeding in Mississippi: Guidelines” is the statement of rights required by Section 41-135-7 .