N.M. Stat. § 24-9A-3
Fetus.
A. No fetus shall be involved as a subject in any clinical research activity unless the
purpose of the activity is to meet the health needs of the particular fetus and the fetus
will be placed at risk only to the minimum extent necessary to meet such needs or no
significant risk to the fetus is imposed by the research activity.
B. An activity permitted under Subsection A of this section shall be conducted only if
the mother is legally competent and has given her informed consent.