Chapter 147D — Midwifery

147D.01 Definitions This section defines key terms used in the traditional midwifery laws, including 'licensed traditional midwife,' … 147D.03 Midwifery This section defines the practice of traditional midwifery and describes the scope of care that licensed traditional … 147D.05 Professional Conduct This section sets professional conduct standards for licensed traditional midwives, including requirements for … 147D.07 Informed Consent This section requires traditional midwives to obtain informed consent from clients before providing care. Clients must … 147D.09 Limitations of Practice This section sets limits on what traditional midwives can do. It identifies situations where a midwife must transfer … 147D.11 Medical Consultation Plan This section requires traditional midwives to have a written medical consultation plan with a licensed physician for … 147D.13 Reporting This section requires traditional midwives to report certain information to the Board of Medical Practice, including … 147D.15 Protected Titles This section protects the titles 'licensed traditional midwife' and 'LTM.' Only people who hold a valid license can use … 147D.17 Licensure Requirements This section lists the requirements for obtaining a traditional midwifery license in Minnesota, including education, … 147D.19 Board Action on Applications for Licensure This section describes how the Board of Medical Practice processes and decides on applications for traditional midwifery … 147D.21 Continuing Education Requirements This section requires licensed traditional midwives to complete continuing education to renew their licenses. It sets … 147D.23 Discipline; Reporting This section covers disciplinary actions against traditional midwives and requires reporting of certain conduct. The … 147D.25 Advisory Council on Licensed Traditional Midwifery This section creates an Advisory Council on Licensed Traditional Midwifery to advise the Board of Medical Practice on … 147D.27 Fees This section sets the fees for traditional midwifery license applications, renewals, and other administrative services … 147D.29 License Renewal Cycle Conversion This section provides for the conversion of license renewal cycles when the Board of Medical Practice changes its …