RSA 326-D:2 Definitions.
Title: XXX - OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter: 326-D - MIDWIFERY
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 [Repealed.]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 del