Section 3653 - [Effective until 1/1/2027] Scope of naturopathic childbirth attendance(a) Naturopathic childbirth attendance does not include the use or performance of any of the following: (2) General or spinal anesthesia.(3) Cesarean section delivery.(4) Episiotomies, except to the extent that they meet the same supervision requirements set forth in Section 2746.52.(b) Naturopathic childbirth attendance does not mean the management of complications in pregnancy, labor, delivery, or the neonatal period. All complications shall be referred to an obstetrician or other licensed physician and surgeon as appropriate.Ca. Bus. and Prof'l. Code § 3653
Added by Stats 2003 ch 485 (SB 907),s 5, eff. 1/1/2004.