Regulate the practice of midwifery, freestanding birthing centers

Summary

It amends Ohio law to prevent hospitals from denying staff privileges to certified or licensed midwives and sets licensing, staffing, and quality‑control requirements for freestanding birthing centers and other ambulatory surgical facilities. Each birth at a licensed birthing center must be attended by a qualified physician, certified nurse‑midwife, certified midwife, or licensed midwife, and the center must be overseen by an approved director. The goal is to ensure safe, regulated care for low‑risk pregnancies.

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