# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 8. Nurses

### Subtitle 6C. Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives

#### Section 8-6C-05

At the time of delivery, a licensed direct-entry midwife shall be assisted by a second individual who:

(1) Has completed the American Academy of Pediatrics/American Heart Association Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within the previous 2 years; and

(2) Has the skills and equipment necessary to perform a full resuscitation of the newborn in accordance with the principles of NRP.

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Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)