59A-11.013. Intrapartum Care

(1) A clinical staff member shall be present or available to the client at all times throughout her stay in the birth center. (2) The clinical staff shall monitor the progress of labor and condition of the mother and fetus at intervals sufficiently frequent to identify abnormalities or complications at the earliest possible time. (3) The client shall be transferred to a local hospital if complications occur requiring medical or surgical intervention pursuant to the criteria listed in subsections of this chapter. (4) The family or support persons shall be instructed as needed to assist the client during labor and delivery.