Washington Statutes

§ 18.50.010 — Practicing midwifery defined—Gratuitous services—Duty to consult with physician.

Washington § 18.50.010
JurisdictionWashington
Title 18BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS
Ch. 18.50MIDWIFERY

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Wash. Rev. Code § 18.50.010 (2026).

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Any person shall be regarded as practicing midwifery within the meaning of this chapter who shall render medical aid for a fee or compensation to individuals during prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum stages or to the individual's newborn up to two weeks of age or who shall advertise as a midwife by signs, printed cards, or otherwise. Nothing shall be construed in this chapter to prohibit gratuitous services. It shall be the duty of a midwife to consult with a physician whenever there are significant deviations from normal in either the gestational parent or the newborn. Effective date — 1981 c 53: See note following RCW 18.50.005 .

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Griffith v. Department of Motor Vehicles
598 P.2d 1377 (Court of Appeals of Washington, 1979)
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Legislative History

[2022 c 289 s 2;2014 c 187 s 1;1991 c 3 s 103;1987 c 467 s 2;1981 c 53 s 5;1917 c 160 s 8; RRS s 10181. Formerly RCW18.50.010,18.50.030, part, and18.50.090.]

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