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Homebirth Laws -State of NY?

ClaireOtomsClaireOtoms member
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I am trying to find information about homebirth midwives' rights in the state of NY, and it looks like my Google bone is broken because I'm not having much luck.

Specifically, I am curious about their ability to administer pit and oxygen, write prescriptions, etc. 

Anyone have any ideas or know where I could look to find the information?



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Re: Homebirth Laws -State of NY?

  • love4blove4b member

    I'm planning a home birth in Brooklyn, NY with a Certified Nurse midwife. I'm not sure about prescriptions, but I know she will come with oxygen and pitocin among other things. She's already given me a big birth kit full of all kinds of medical supplies to keep at home until the time comes.The best way to find out all the info on what they can and can't do might be to just reach out to one and ask.

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    I'm planning a home birth in Brooklyn, NY with a Certified Nurse midwife. I'm not sure about prescriptions, but I know she will come with oxygen and pitocin among other things. She's already given me a big birth kit full of all kinds of medical supplies to keep at home until the time comes.The best way to find out all the info on what they can and can't do might be to just reach out to one and ask.

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  • ClaireOtomsClaireOtoms member
    imageJellyfish42:
    imageminxyglams:

    I'm planning a home birth in Brooklyn, NY with a Certified Nurse midwife. I'm not sure about prescriptions, but I know she will come with oxygen and pitocin among other things. She's already given me a big birth kit full of all kinds of medical supplies to keep at home until the time comes.The best way to find out all the info on what they can and can't do might be to just reach out to one and ask.

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    Ah, yes, that would make sense.  I guess I should clarify that I'm not actually in NY yet, just looking at the possibility of relocating if DH gets a job there.  I don't want to call a random midwife up just to ask; maybe I'll just have to wait until we get out there.  

    Thanks for the responses! 



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    I'm in upstate NY.nbsp; I looked into a bunch of midwives and from the several that I spoke with, they can do everything that a doctor can. My only guess is that more would not be able to perform a csection because it IS a major surgery.nbsp; If you are thinking about moving to the Rochester area, send me a message and I'll let you know who I was most impressed with!


    I'm editing my response because I found the correct info.

    So I was wrong ... NY is one of three states that licenses direct entry midwives the same way as those with a nursing degree.

    Check out: www.op.nysed.gov/prof/midwife/midwifeqa.htm

    It looks like all midwives can order certain tests and get a DEA number to prescribe certain medications. And they can do this without a physician. They can also carry Pitocin.

    However, NONE can perform surgery. That's simply false.
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  • ClaireOtomsClaireOtoms member

    imageNechie122:
    imageDccornel:
    I'm in upstate NY.nbsp; I looked into a bunch of midwives and from the several that I spoke with, they can do everything that a doctor can. My only guess is that more would not be able to perform a csection because it IS a major surgery.nbsp; If you are thinking about moving to the Rochester area, send me a message and I'll let you know who I was most impressed with!
    I'm editing my response because I found the correct info. So I was wrong ... NY is one of three states that licenses direct entry midwives the same way as those with a nursing degree. Check out: www.op.nysed.gov/prof/midwife/midwifeqa.htm It looks like all midwives can order certain tests and get a DEA number to prescribe certain medications. And they can do this without a physician. They can also carry Pitocin. However, NONE can perform surgery. That's simply false.

    Awesome!  Thanks for the information.  



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  • Tash13Tash13 member
    New York actually has GREAT midwife laws.  I had a CNM hospital birth and had a CNM home birth planned but ended up moving out of state.  They are able to write prescriptions so I'm assuming can bring pit with them.  A lot of them also have rights in the hospitals so if you transfer she could continue to be your healthcare provider as long as you didn't need a cesarean.  Let me know if you end up in Long Island and I'll recommend a great group!
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