"No pregnant woman in New York should be forced to choose between a paycheck and a check-up," Gov. Kathy Hochul said in signing the measure.
"We'd like to see that number be smaller," said Darcy Dreyer, director of maternal and child health at March of Dimes. She said one barrier to access to care is that some people live in parts of the state where they have to travel further to get to their health care provider.
The time off can be used for physical exams, medical procedures, fertility treatment and other services.
Prenatal care can be a key factor in determining an infant's health, including whether a baby is born prematurely - an outcome that has been on the rise in the state and across the country.
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