"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.