Sec. 9. "Practice of midwifery" means services delivered by a certified direct entry midwife, including, for compensation, to advise, attend, or assist a woman during pregnancy, labor, natural childbirth, or the postpartum period. The term includes the following:
(1) Providing the mother with individualized prenatal care.
(2) Identifying and referring women who require obstetrical attention.
(3) Providing the mother with continuous direct participation and assistance during labor and delivery.
(4) Administering medications as provided in IC 25-23.4-4-5.
(5) Providing the mother with postpartum support.
(6) Providing normal newborn care.
As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
Article 23.4. Certified Direct Entry Midwives
25-23.4-1-1. Application of Definitions
25-23.4-1-2. "Antepartum Period"
25-23.4-1-4. "Certified Direct Entry Midwife"; "Cdem"
25-23.4-1-6. "Intrapartum Period"
25-23.4-1-7. "Licensing Agency"