Mississippi Midwifery License Law regulates professional midwifery in community settings.
The Mississippi Midwifery License Law establishes the licensure and regulation of professional midwifery in Mississippi. It creates the Mississippi State Board of Licensed Midwifery to oversee the practice. The law defines professional midwifery and sets the scope of practice, which includes providing primary maternity care to low-risk women. Licensed midwives must obtain a license from the board and adhere to specific practice parameters and mandatory procedures. The law also prohibits certain actions, such as performing surgical procedures or using forceps.
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