Section 12. Midwifery.
(a) Previous licensure.--A midwife who has been licensed previously by the board may continue to practice midwifery in accordance with regulations promulgated by the board.
(b) Use of title.--A nurse-midwife and a certified midwife may also use the title midwife or an appropriate abbreviation of the title. ((b) amended May 6, 2026, P.L.196, No.14)
(c) Other licenses or certificates.--Nothing in this section or the regulations authorized by this section shall be construed to prohibit a midwife who is licensed or certified to practice another profession by a Commonwealth agency or board from practicing within the scope of that license or certificate or as otherwise authorized by law.
Compiler's Note: See section 4 of Act 14 of 2026 in the appendix to this act for special provisions relating to construction of law.