# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 8. Nurses

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

#### Section 8-6C-07

(a) If a patient chooses to give birth at home in a situation prohibited by this subtitle or in which a licensed direct-entry midwife recommends transfer, the licensed direct-entry midwife shall:

  (1) Transfer care of the patient to an appropriate health care practitioner;

  (2) Complete the standard form developed under Sec. 8-6C-08(e) of this subtitle and submit the completed form to the accepting health care practitioner; and

  (3) Cease to take responsibility for the patient's pregnancy care within 1 week after the transfer.

(b) If birth is imminent and the patient refuses to be transferred after the licensed direct-entry midwife determines that a transfer is necessary, the licensed direct-entry midwife shall:

  (1) Call 9-1-1 and remain with the patient until emergency services personnel arrive; and

  (2) Transfer care and give a verbal report of the care provided to the emergency medical services providers.

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