7. The practice of midwifery by a midwife also includes the provision of(1) counselling and information on parenting, family planning, contraception, preparation for delivery and breastfeeding, the usual care to be provided to a child up to the age of one year, in particular as regards diet, hygiene and accident prevention, and on the resources available in the community ; and
(2) counselling and information to the public on perinatal health care.