Business and Professions Code 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 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.

Source: Section 3651.5, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=3651.­5.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2025; accessed Oct. 12, 2026).

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Oct. 12, 2026

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