Ind. Code ch. 25-23.4-1

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Ind. Code § 25-23.4-1-1 Application of definitions

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article. As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 25-23.4-1-2 "Antepartum period"

Sec. 2. "Antepartum period" means the period that begins when a woman becomes pregnant and ends when the birthing period begins. As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 25-23.4-1-3 "Board"

Sec. 3. "Board" refers to the medical licensing board of Indiana. As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 25-23.4-1-4 "Certified direct entry midwife"; "CDEM"

Sec. 4. (a) "Certified direct entry midwife" or "CDEM" means an individual who is a certified direct entry midwife and certified under this article. (b) The term does not include any of the following: (1) An individual engaged in the practice of medicine under IC 25-22.5. (2) A certified nurse midwife engaged only in the practice of midwifery under IC 25-23. (3) An individual providing emergency medical services. As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 25-23.4-1-5 "Committee"

Sec. 5. "Committee" refers to the midwifery committee established by IC 25-23.4-2. As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 25-23.4-1-6 "Intrapartum period"

Sec. 6. "Intrapartum period" means the period that begins when a woman starts labor and ends when the woman gives birth. As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 25-23.4-1-7 "Licensing agency"

Sec. 7. "Licensing agency" refers to the Indiana professional licensing agency. As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 25-23.4-1-8 "Postpartum period"

Sec. 8. "Postpartum period" means the six (6) week period after a birth. As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 25-23.4-1-9 "Practice of midwifery"

Sec. 9. "Practice of midwifery" means services delivered by a certified direct entry midwife, including, for compensation, to advise, attend, or assist a woman during pregnancy, labor, natural childbirth, or the postpartum period. The term includes the following: (1) Providing the mother with individualized prenatal care. (2) Identifying and referring women who require obstetrical attention. (3) Providing the mother with continuous direct participation and assistance during labor and delivery. (4) Administering medications as provided in IC 25-23.4-4-5. (5) Providing the mother with postpartum support. (6) Providing normal newborn care. As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20.

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