Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8–6C–05

At the time of delivery, a licensed direct–entry midwife shall be assisted by a second individual who:

(1) Has completed the American Academy of Pediatrics/American Heart Association Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within the previous 2 years; and

(2) Has the skills and equipment necessary to perform a full resuscitation of the newborn in accordance with the principles of NRP.