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]
Action Disclosure requirements for high-risk pregnancies
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 8/19/2011
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7/3/11  12:49 pm
Commenter: Leslie Lytle, OmMama, LLC

In support of the proposed midwifery legislation
 

I am writing in support of the proposed legislation regarding general licensed midwives disclosure requirements for high-risk pregnancies. These disclosure requirements are in keeping with the midwives model of care. I would further suggest that similar disclosure requirements be required of obstetricians for procedures, interventions, testing, and medications that might be offered during pregnancy and the early postpartum period so that evidence based practice is supported throughout the continuum of care.

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