Documents Required by DSHS

Wellspring clients can access these documents electronically anytime.

The Texas Department of State Health Services requires licensed midwives to provide their clients with the following information. Please download each file and read them. Then, come to your next appointment prepared with any questions you may have for your midwife. 

In compliance with Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 81, Section 81.090, “Serologic Testing During Pregnancy,” effective January 1, 2010:
Pregnancy and HIV Congenital Syphilis Hepatitis B and Rubella

In compliance with Texas law (SB 316), effective September 1, 2005 and (HB 2574), effective 2015:

Info for Parents of Newborns Your Emotions After Delivery Depression Resource List

In compliance with Texas law (HB 709), effective 2007:

Cord Blood Banking A Parent's Guide Newborn Hearing Screening