Acting autonomously, a midwife shall provide the following supervision, care, and advice, as appropriate, to her client and the newborn:

1. (a) Counseling and education about:

   1. (1) Conception;
   2. (2) Health and nutrition;
   3. (3) Pregnancy;
   4. (4) Labor and delivery;
   5. (5) Lactation;
   6. (6) Family planning; and
   7. (7) The postpartum period;
2. (b) Holistic care;
3. (c) Early recognition and prevention of potential health problems;
4. (d) Detection of any abnormal conditions in the mother, fetus, and newborn;
5. (e) Procurement of medical assistance, if necessary;
6. (f) Execution of emergency measures in the absence of medical help, if necessary; and Lactation assistance.

Source. #7759, eff 9-7-02, EXPIRED: 9-7-10 New. #11095, INTERIM, eff 5-12-16, EXPIRED: 11-8-16 New. #12040, eff 11-10-16