§ 19–2601
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 19-2601 (2026)
Title 19. Health Care Facilities
Subtitle 26. Hospital Obstetric Services Policy
§ 19–2601LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Doula” means a nonmedical professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to the birthing parent throughout the prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods.
(c)
“Hospital” means a hospital, as defined in § 19–301 of this title, that provides obstetric care.
(d)
“Significant medical intervention” means a cesarean section, induction of labor, augmentation of labor, operative vaginal delivery, or episiotomy.