South Dakota § 36-9C-14 Actions excluded from practice of certified professional midwife.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 36-9C-14 — Actions excluded from practice of certified professional midwife.

South Dakota § 36-9C-14

Title 36PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Ch. 36-8CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL MIDWIVES

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S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9C-14 (2026).

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For the purposes of this chapter, the practice of a certified professional midwife does not include:

(1)The use of any surgical instrument at a childbirth, except as necessary to sever the umbilical cord or repair a first or second degree perineal laceration;

(2)Prescribing prescription medications including controlled drugs, except as permitted pursuant to subdivision 36-9C-13(7);

(3)The assisting of childbirth by artificial or mechanical means including forceps, vacuum delivery, or cesarean delivery; or (4) Performing or assisting in an abortion.

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For the purposes of this chapter, the practice of a certified professional midwife does not include: (1) The use of any surgical instrument at a childbirth, except as necessary to sever the umbilical cord or repair a first or second degree perineal laceration; (2) Prescribing prescription medications including controlled drugs, except as permitted pursuant to subdivision 36-9C-13(7); (3) The assisting of childbirth by artificial or mechanical means including forceps, vacuum delivery, or cesarean delivery; or (4) Performing or assisting in an abortion.