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MIDWIVES ACT, 1944
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PART IV. Restrictions in Relation to Attending Women in Childbirth. | |
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Restrictions in relation to attending women in childbirth. |
48. —(1) It shall not be lawful for any person to attend a woman in childbirth unless— |
[GA] | (a) such person is a midwife, or | |
[GA] | (b) such person is a duly qualified medical practitioner, or | |
[GA] | (c) such person, being a person undergoing training with a view to becoming a duly qualified medical practitioner or a midwife, gives such attention as part of a course of practical instruction in midwifery recognised by the Medical Registration Council or the Board, or | |
[GA] | (d) such attention is given, otherwise than for reward, in a case of sudden or urgent necessity where neither a midwife nor a duly qualified medical practitioner is immediately available. | |
[GA] | (2) If any person acts in contravention of this section, such person shall be guilty of an offence under this section and shall be liable on summary conviction thereof to a fine not exceeding twenty pounds. |