California Business and Professions Code ARTICLE 5 - Naturopathic Childbirth Attendance

  • Section 3650.
    A naturopathic doctor may perform naturopathic childbirth attendance if he or she has completed additional training and has been granted a certificate of specialty practice...
  • Section 3651.
    In order to be certified for the specialty practice of naturopathic childbirth attendance, a naturopathic doctor shall obtain a passing grade on the American College...
  • Section 3651.5.
    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...
  • Section 3652.
    (a) A certificate of specialty practice in naturopathic childbirth attendance shall expire concurrently with the licensee’s naturopathic doctor’s license.(b) The certificate may be renewed upon submission of...
  • Section 3653.
    (a) Naturopathic childbirth attendance does not include the use or performance of any of the following:(1) Forceps delivery.(2) General or spinal anesthesia.(3) Cesarean section delivery.(4) Episiotomies, except to the extent...
  • Section 3654.
    In addition to Section 3640, a naturopathic doctor who holds a specialty certificate in naturopathic childbirth attendance may administer, order, or perform any of the...
  • Section 3655.
    (a) A licensee holding a speciality certificate in naturopathic childbirth attendance shall disclose to each client, in writing, the following:(1) The qualifications and credentials of the naturopathic...

Last modified: October 22, 2018