New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Mid - Midwifery Council
Chapter Mid 500 - SCOPE OF MIDWIFERY PRACTICE
Part Mid 502 - SCOPE OF PRACTICE
Section Mid 502.07 - Requirements for Care During the Extended Postpartum Period
Current through Register No. 12, March 21, 2024
During the extended postpartum period, a midwife shall:
(a) Maintain close contact with the client through phone calls and at least one home or office visit within the first 72 hours after the birth;
(b) Ascertain during the visit described in (a) above that:
(c) Consult with a physician if any of the circumstances in paragraph (b) are abnormal;
(d) Be available to consult with the newborn's health care provider about the newborn's condition;
(e) Recommend or perform newborn hearing screening;
(f) Test the newborn for metabolic disorders as required by RSA 132:10-a at 24 to 72 hours after birth;
(g) Perform pulse oximetry screening pursuant to RSA 132:10-aa;
(h) By 6 weeks postpartum provide the following:
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