**MATRIA      HEALTHCARE, INC.**

**BOARD      OF DIRECTORS**

**CORPORATE      GOVERNANCE AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHARTER**

| **I.** | **PURPOSE**:  The                primary purpose of the Committee is to provide oversight on the broad                range of issues surrounding the composition and operation of the                Board of                Directors, including identifying individuals qualified to become                Board                members, recommending to the Board director nominees for the next                annual                meeting of shareholders, and recommending to the Board a set of corporate                governance principles applicable to the Corporation.  The                Committee also provides assistance to the Board and the Chairman                of the                Board in the areas of Committee selection and rotation practices,                evaluation of the overall effectiveness of the Board and management,                and                review and consideration of developments in corporate governance                practices.  The Committee’s goal is to assure that the                composition, practices, and operation of the Board contribute to                value                creation and effective representation of the Corporation’s                shareholders. |
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| **II.** | **COMMITTEE                MEMBERS**:  The Committee shall be comprised solely                of at least three but not more than five non-officer directors each                of                whom meet any applicable NASDAQ listing requirements for eligibility                to                serve on such a committee.  Committee members shall be appointed                and may be removed by the Board of                Directors. |
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| **III.** | **COMMITTEE                MEETINGS**:  The Committee will meet at least two                times a year, with authority to convene additional meetings as                circumstances require.  The Committee will invite members of                management and others to attend meetings and provide pertinent                information, as necessary.  Meeting agendas will be prepared,                along with appropriate briefing materials.  Minutes will be                prepared and the Committee will report to the Board the results of                its                meetings. |
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| **IV.** | **DUTIES                AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:  The Committee has the                following specific duties, in addition to any additional similar                matters                which may be referred to the Committee from time to time by the full                Board                or the Chairman of the Board or which the Committee raises on its                own                initiative: |
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|   | 1. | Identifies                and makes recommendations to the full Board of Directors concerning                all                nominees for Board membership, including the re-election of existing                Board                members.  The Committee shall select individuals as director                nominees who the Committee believes have the highest personal and                professional integrity, have demonstrated ability and judgment and                will be                effective, in conjunction with the other nominees to the Board, in                collectively serving the long-term interests of the                shareholders. |
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|   | 2. | Evaluates                and makes recommendations to the full Board of Directors concerning                the                number and accountability of Board Committees.  Recommends to                the full Board of Directors for its approval Committee                assignments. |
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|   | 3. | Develops                and recommends to the Board of Directors for its approval a set of                corporate governance guidelines.  Reviews the guidelines on an                annual basis, or more frequently, if appropriate, and recommends                changes                as necessary. |
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|   | 4. | Reviews                issues and developments relating to corporate governance and makes                recommendations to the full Board of                Directors. |
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|   | 5. | Periodically                reviews and makes recommendations to the full Board of Directors                regarding                Director orientation, compensation and continuing                education. |
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| 6.   | Evaluates                annually the Committee’s performance in accordance with applicable law and                NASDAQ listing requirements. |
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| 7.   | Conducts                an annual self-assessment of the Board’s performance as well as the                performance of each Committee of the Board.  The assessment will                include a review of any areas in which the Board or management believes                the Board can make a better contribution to the                Corporation.  Discusses the results with the full Board of                Directors.  Uses the results in assessing and determining the                characteristics and critical skills required of prospective candidates                for                election to the Board and making recommendations to the Board with                respect                to assignments of Board members to various                Committees. |
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| 8.   | Conducts                an assessment of the performance of the CEO at least on an annual                basis.  Communicates the results of the assessment to the CEO                and the Chairperson of the Stock Option and Compensation                Committee.  The evaluation should be based on a combination of                subjective and objective criteria, which should include the performance                of                the Corporation and its accomplishment of strategic                objectives. |
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| **V.  ** | **ENGAGEMENT                OF ADVISORS**:  The Committee shall have the authority to                retain any search firm engaged to assist in identifying director                candidates, and to retain outside counsel and any other advisors                as the                Committee may deem appropriate in its sole discretion.  The                Committee shall have sole authority to approve related fees and retention                terms. |
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| **VI.  ** | **DELEGATION**.  The                Committee shall have the authority to delegate any of its responsibilities                to subcommittees as the Committee may deem appropriate in its sole                discretion. |
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