Expert Midwife Consulting

Obstetric Legal Nurse Consultant & Expert Witness

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I’m Karen Woods, a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) with nearly 20 years of experience in high-risk obstetrics. I currently serve as Director of Midwifery Services for a large medical group while actively providing clinical care and attending births. As a Certified Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) professional, I bring objective, evidence-based insight to attorneys handling obstetric malpractice and birth injury cases.

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About Karen Woods, MS, CNM, C-EFM

Midwife/Case Ally

I am a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) with nearly two decades of experience in high-risk obstetrics. My current career path includes serving as the Director of Midwifery Services for a large medical group while actively providing clinical care and attending births.

As a Certified in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) professional, I bring objective, evidence-based insight to attorneys handling obstetric malpractice and birth injury cases. My dual perspective as a practicing midwife and expert witness allows me to bridge the clinical and legal worlds with clarity and precision.

Credentials & Expertise

  • Clinical Leadership — Leading a team of midwives across multiple hospital sites, while ensuring safe and evidence-based care for high-risk patients, is my number one objective.

  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring Expertise — Certified in EFM (C-EFM), I specialize in interpreting fetal heart tracings, recognizing subtle changes, and evaluating communication and documentation in complex cases.

  • Expert Witness & Case Support — Providing attorneys with objective case review, expert reports, and testimony in obstetric malpractice and birth injury litigation is my primary mission.

Why Attorneys Trust Me

  • Nearly 20 years of hands-on clinical experience in obstetrics

  • Proven ability to translate complex medical records into clear, strategic insights

  • Experience supporting both plaintiff and defense cases

  • Balanced, objective approach grounded in current standards of care

Mission

At Expert Midwife Consulting, my mission is to translate complex clinical realities into clear and concise legal understanding, while simultaneously assisting attorneys in building stronger, clearer cases in obstetric litigation.

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC)

  • American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM)

  • Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)

  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)

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Services for Attorneys

Expert Midwife Consulting provides attorneys with objective, evidence-based analysis in obstetric malpractice and birth injury cases. My role is to clarify complex medical details, identify deviations from standards of care, and provide clear, defensible opinions supported by current obstetric practice.

    • High-risk obstetrics

    • Labor induction and augmentation

    • Shoulder dystocia

    • Postpartum complications

    • Documentation and communication standards

    • CNM scope of practice and standards of care

  • Conduct comprehensive reviews of medical records, timelines, and provider actions to identify potential breaches in the standard of care and contributing factors in obstetric outcomes.

  • Prepare clear, well-structured expert reports summarizing key findings, applicable standards, and objective opinions to support case preparation and litigation strategy.

  • Provide confident, articulate testimony grounded in real-world clinical experience as a practicing Certified Nurse Midwife and Director of Midwifery Services.

  • As a Certified Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) professional, I offer detailed interpretation of fetal heart tracings, identify communication or documentation gaps, and clarify how fetal monitoring patterns relate to outcomes.

  • Collaborate with attorneys to clarify obstetric issues, recommend expert focus areas, and support case development from initial screening through trial.

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Contact Expert Midwife Consulting

Attorneys, let’s connect. Whether you need case review, expert reports, or testimony, I welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can support your litigation team. Please complete the form below or email me directly at karen@expertmidwifeconsulting.com