### Question
How is the term obstetrical services defined?


### Answer
The term **obstetrical services** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1396r* as the following:

> services relating to pregnancy covered under the State plan provided by an obstetrician, obstetrician-gynecologist, family practitioner, certified nurse midwife, or certified family nurse practitioner and does not include inpatient or outpatient hospital services or other institutional services

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1396r*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XIX-GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS**

