Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Medicine
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Midwives [18 VAC 85 ‑ 130]
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8/15/22  9:57 pm
Commenter: Anonymous

Midwives and their right to administer life saving medication
 

As a woman who has had a homebirth, I have seen the outstanding care that certified professional midwives offer to their clients. It is unacceptable that they aren't allowed to carry life-saving medication or offer to administer vitamin K to an infant after birth. They are trained to do all that and should be allowed to carry and administer medication. Let them be able to offer even better care to mothers and families throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

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