The Role of Midwifery and Physician Collaboration in Modern Maternity Care
by Michael J. Hervey II MD and Premier Midwife Team
🌿 For Midwives
“How can midwives protect physiologic birth while building stronger partnerships with physicians who may see birth differently?”
“What does true collaboration look like when midwives are respected as equal voices in maternity care?”
🩺 For Physicians
“How can physicians honor patient autonomy and still feel confident that safety standards are met?”
“What shifts when doctors and midwives move from competition to collaboration in the birthing room?”
🌸 For Patients
“What kind of birth experience is possible when your providers actually work together instead of pulling apart?”
“How does respectful teamwork between midwives and doctors change not just outcomes—but how mothers feel about their birth?”
“Who can I trust to deliver my baby—someone who will honor my voice, respect my autonomy, and keep both me and my child safe?”
STRENGTHENING MATERNITY CARE THROUGH RESPECTFUL COLLABORATION.
In today’s maternity care landscape, collaboration between midwives and physicians is essential to providing safe, respectful, and empowering care. Empowering Birth explores how these healthcare professionals can work together to support birthing individuals, inspire colleagues, and promote evidence-based practices.
Through real-world case studies, research-based insights, and practical guidance, Dr. Hervey highlights the importance of mutual respect and shared decision-making. This educational resource is ideal for midwives, physicians, nurses, and healthcare educators.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your collaborative practice or gain a deeper understanding of modern maternity care, Empowering Birth offers the tools and knowledge to foster a more inclusive and patient-centered approach.
Dr. Michael J. Hervey II, a U.S. Navy veteran, earned a Bachelor of Science from Morehouse College, and a Master’s in Biology from Harvard. He trained at the University of Virginia and University of Minnesota, excelling in leadership and research. After completing his OB/GYN residency, he focused on high-risk women’s health and inclusive care. Dr. Hervey now practices at Premier OBYGN LLC with his wife, Ellie Tan CNM, MSN, WHNP.
🌸 From the Patient’s Perspective (Expecting Mothers & Families):
“How much of my birth experience is really my choice—and how do I tell the difference between hospital rules and my own rights?”
“What happens when women say no to interventions, and yes to their own instincts?”
“Can I truly have a safe birth that reflects my values, even if it doesn’t match my doctor’s preferences?”
🩺 From the Provider’s Perspective (OBs, Midwives, Nurses, Doulas):
“What do real patient stories reveal about the gap between standard protocols and individualized care?”
“How can honoring autonomy reduce conflict, build trust, and actually improve patient outcomes?”
“What happens when we stop asking, ‘What’s wrong?’ and start asking, ‘What matters most to this patient?’”