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Article L2122-2 of the French Public Health Code

All pregnant women are provided with a free pregnancy record book at the time of the first prenatal examination. An interministerial decree determines the model and method of use of this booklet, which must include the results of the examinations prescribed in application of article L. 2122-1 and in which all important observations concerning the progress of the pregnancy and the health of the expectant mother are also noted.

The booklet belongs to the mother-to-be. She must be informed that no-one may demand to see it and that any person called upon, by virtue of their position, to be privy to the information contained therein is bound by professional secrecy.

At the request of the putative father, the doctor may report to him on the state of health of the mother-to-be, in compliance with the rules of medical ethics.

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Article L2122-2

Toute femme enceinte est pourvue gratuitement, lors du premier examen prénatal, d’un carnet de grossesse. Un arrêté interministériel détermine le modèle et le mode d’utilisation de ce carnet où sont mentionnés obligatoirement les résultats des examens prescrits en application de l’article L. 2122-1 et où sont également notées, au fur et à mesure, toutes les constatations importantes concernant le déroulement de la grossesse et la santé de la future mère.

Le carnet appartient à la future mère. Celle-ci doit être informée que nul ne peut en exiger la communication et que toute personne appelée, de par sa fonction, à prendre connaissance des renseignements qui y sont inscrits est soumise au secret professionnel.

A la demande du père putatif, le médecin peut rendre compte à celui-ci de l’état de santé de la future mère, dans le respect des règles de la déontologie médicale.

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