(a) A licensed traditional midwife shall not prescribe, dispense, or administer prescription drugs, except as permitted under paragraph (b).
(b) A licensed traditional midwife may administer vitamin K either orally or through intramuscular injection, maternal RhoGAM treatment, postpartum antihemorrhagic drugs under emergency situations, local anesthetic, oxygen, and a prophylactic eye agent to the newborn infant.
(c) A licensed traditional midwife shall not perform any operative or surgical procedures except for suture repair of first- or second-degree perineal lacerations.
1999 c 162 s 5; 2016 c 125 s 6
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 147D — Traditional Midwives
Section 147D.01 — Definitions.
Section 147D.05 — Professional Conduct.
Section 147D.07 — Informed Consent.
Section 147D.09 — Limitations Of Practice.
Section 147D.11 — Medical Consultation Plan.
Section 147D.15 — Protected Titles.
Section 147D.17 — Licensure Requirements.
Section 147D.19 — Board Action On Applications For Licensure.
Section 147D.21 — Continuing Education Requirements.
Section 147D.23 — Discipline; Reporting.
Section 147D.25 — Advisory Council On Licensed Traditional Midwifery.