Problems of Social Hygiene, Public Health and History of MedicineProblems of Social Hygiene, Public Health and History of Medicine0869-866X2412-2106Joint-Stock Company Chicot53810.32687/0869-866X-2021-29-2-339-342Научная статьяThe legislation of The Russian Federation in sphere of health protection of underage pregnant femalesMikhaylinE. S.mihailin@mail.ruI. I. Mechnikov North-Western State Medical University of Minzdrav of RussiaMaternity hospital № 10Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University)1512202129233934201062021Copyright © 2021,2021The article presents legal characteristics of the legislation of the Russian Federation in the field of health protection of pregnant underage females. The legal basis for providing medical care to the underage pregnant females during pregnancy and childbirth in antenatal clinics, maternity hospitals and perinatal centers is discussed. The conclusion is made related to legal eligibility of providing medical care to this category of female patients in second-level medical institutions, except the cases of female patient with somatic pathology requiring medical care on the basis of particular clinical profiles license, THAT requires referral to third-level medical institution.underage pregnant femalelegislation of the Russian Federationhealth protectionнесовершеннолетние беременныезаконодательство РФохрана здоровья