Utah Statutes

§ 58-77-603 — Prohibited practices.

Utah·Title 58 Occupations and Professions·Ch. 58-77 Direct-Entry Midwife Act·Part 58-77-6 Standards of Practice

A direct-entry midwife may not:

(1)administer a prescription drug to a client in a manner that violates this chapter;
(2)effect any type of surgical delivery except for the cutting of an emergency episiotomy;
(3)administer any type of epidural, spinal, or caudal anesthetic, or any type of narcotic analgesia;
(4)use forceps or a vacuum extractor;
(5)manually remove the placenta, except in an emergency that presents an immediate threat to the life of the client; or
(6)perform or induce an abortion in violation of the requirements of Section 76-7-302 or Section 76-7a-201, regardless of whether the direct-entry midwife is found guilty of a crime in connection with the violation.

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Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 301, 2023 General Session

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