Alaska Administrative Code
Title 12 - Professional Regulations
Part 1 - Boards and Commissions Subject to Centralized Licensing
Chapter 14 - Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives
Article 5 - Duties and Responsibilities
12 AAC 14.580 - Withdrawal from service

(a) A certified direct-entry midwife may withdraw from responsibility for a client during the prenatal period if, for any reason, the midwife does not feel comfortable continuing as the client's midwife. The decision to withdraw may take into account

(b) If the certified direct-entry midwife withdraws, the midwife shall immediately notify the client in writing and shall cooperate with the client in finding alternative care.

(c) After the onset of labor, a certified direct-entry midwife may withdraw only if the midwife believes that the midwife is unable to competently care for the client, fetus, or infant. The certified direct-entry midwife shall arrange for transfer of the client to medical care. If the client refuses to accept transfer to medical care, the certified direct-entry midwife shall document the relevant events and shall stay with the client until attended by hospital or emergency medical personnel.