Indiana § 25-23.4-1-9 "Practice of midwifery"

Indiana Statutes

§ 25-23.4-1-9 — "Practice of midwifery"

Indiana § 25-23.4-1-9

Title 25PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Art. 23.4CERTIFIED DIRECT ENTRY MIDWIVES

Ch. 1Definitions

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Bluebook

Ind. Code § 25-23.4-1-9 (2026).

Text

"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.

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"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.