Ala. Code § 34-19-11

Current through the 2024 Regular Session.

Section 34-19-11 - Definitions

The following words and phrases shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) BOARD. The State Board of Midwifery.

(2) LICENSED MIDWIFE. A practitioner who holds a certified professional midwife credential and is licensed by the board to practice midwifery.

(3) MIDWIFERY. The provision of primary maternity care during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods.

Ala. Code § 34-19-11 (1975)

Added by Act 2017-383,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

This chapter is subject to a sunset provision, and has been continued until 10/1/2025. See Act 2021-74,§ 2.