326-D:2 Definitions.

In this chapter: I. "Client" means a woman who has retained the services of a midwife for the duration of her pregnancy, labor and the postpartum period and as defined in the scope of practice adopted by the council pursuant to RSA 541-A. II. "Council" means the midwifery council established in RSA 326-D:3. III. [Repealed.] IV. "Midwife" means one who is certified to practice midwifery pursuant to this chapter. V. "Midwifery" means the practice, by persons other than physicians or surgeons licensed under RSA 329, nurses registered under RSA 326-B, or physician associates licensed under RSA 328-D, of: (a) Providing the necessary supervision, care and advice to women during pregnancy, labor and the postpartum period; (b) Conducting vaginal deliveries on the midwife's own responsibility, and caring for the newborn and the infant; such care to mother and child to include preventive measures, the detection of abnormal conditions, the procurement of medical assistance, and the execution of emergency measures in the absence of medical help; and (c) Consulting with a physician whenever there are significant deviations from normal or whenever there is a medical emergency in either the mother or the infant.