Adopts the Licensed Midwives Practice Act, allowing licensed midwives to practice independently.
The bill adopts the Licensed Midwives Practice Act, allowing licensed midwives to practice independently without supervision or collaborative agreements. Licensed midwives can attend physiological childbirths, provide preconception and postpartum care, and manage the newborn period. They can administer certain medications and perform specific procedures. The practice of professional midwifery is distinct from medicine, nursing, or emergency care. Insurance policies must cover maternity services provided by licensed midwives without greater cost-sharing.
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