The following words and phrases shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) BOARD. The State Board of Midwifery.
(2) LICENSED MIDWIFE. A practitioner who holds a certified professional midwife credential and is licensed by the board to practice midwifery.
(3) MIDWIFERY. The provision of primary maternity care during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.
Section 34-19-2 - Definitions.
Section 34-19-4 - Application for License.
Section 34-19-5 - Issuance, Renewal, Suspension, and Revocation of Licenses; Fee.
Section 34-19-6 - Practices Which May Be Performed by Licensees - Generally.
Section 34-19-7 - Practices Which May Be Performed by Licensees - Restrictions Generally.
Section 34-19-9 - Designation of Midwife Certification on Professional Nursing License.
Section 34-19-11 - Definitions.
Section 34-19-13 - State Board of Midwifery - Disposition of Funds.
Section 34-19-16 - Where Care May Be Performed; Required Forms an Duties of Licensed Midwife.
Section 34-19-17 - Violations.
Section 34-19-18 - Construction of Chapter.
Section 34-19-19 - Liability of Physician, Health Care Provider, or Hospital.
Section 34-19-20 - Licensed Midwives.
Section 34-19-21 - Coverage or Reimbursement for Services Not Required.