Business and Professions Code section 2746.52

(a)

Notwithstanding Section 2746.5, the certificate to practice nurse-midwifery authorizes the holder to perform and repair episiotomies, and to repair first-degree and second-degree lacerations of the perineum.

(b)

A certified nurse-midwife performing and repairing first-degree and second-degree lacerations of the perineum shall do both of the following:

(1)

Ensure that all complications are referred to a physician and surgeon immediately.

(2)

Ensure immediate care of patients who are in need of care beyond the scope of practice of the certified nurse-midwife, or emergency care for times when a physician and surgeon is not on the premises.

Source: Section 2746.52, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=2746.­52.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2021; accessed Oct. 5, 2026).

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