Enacts GS 130A-128.10 to require the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to provide pregnant patients with standardized, evidence-based educational materials on stillbirth prevention and urgent maternal and fetal warning signs during prenatal care. Defines evidence-based stillbirth prevention education to mean education grounded in current clinical guidance and peer-reviewed evidence regarding modifiable stillbirth risk factors with a nonexhaustive list of such modifiable risk factors. Includes three other defined terms. Requires the materials be provided in English and Spanish and other languages as needed. Lists five criteria that must be included in the materials including information on stillbirth risk factors and prevention strategies. Allows DHHS to contract or partner with qualified organizations to satisfy the requirement. Directs DHHS to develop or procure evidence-based training for prenatal care providers on stillbirth prevention protocols and lists four areas that must be included in the training. Requires the training be offered in virtual and in-person formats and allows DHHS to contract or partner with qualified organizations to satisfy the requirement.

Appropriates $400,000 in recurring funds from the General Fund to DHHS, Division of Public Health for 2026-27 to be allocated evenly between providing evidence-based education materials and developing or procuring evidence-based training for prenatal care providers. 

Appropriates $200,000 in recurring funds from the General Fund to DHHS, Division of Public Health for 2026-27 to launch a statewide "Count the Kicks" stillbirth prevention public awareness campaign. States the purpose of the awareness campaign is to share the importance of tracking fetal movement during the third trimester of pregnancy. Requires prioritizing outreach in high-disparity areas. Provides for use of funds to establish and operate the program; provide training to health and social services providers, and community organizations; and development of educational materials for expectant parents. 

Effective July 1, 2026.