§ 3651.5. — 3651.5. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 497, Sec. 43.)

A naturopathic doctor certified for the specialty practice of naturopathic childbirth attendance shall do both of the following:
(a)
Maintain current certification in neonatal resuscitation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
(b)
File with the board a written plan for the following:
(1)
Consultation with other health care providers.
(2)
Supervision by a licensed physician and surgeon who has current practice or training in obstetrics to assist a woman in childbirth so long as progress meets criteria accepted as normal. The plan
shall provide that all complications shall be referred to a physician and surgeon immediately.
(3)
Emergency transfer and transport of an infant or a maternity patient, or both, to an appropriate health care facility, and access to neonatal intensive care units and obstetrical units or other patient care areas.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 497, Sec. 43. (SB 1526) Effective January 1, 2025. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 3686.