Comprehensive Legal Defense Tips for Midwives
Everything You Need to Know About Protecting Yourself
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One of the realities of working in the healthcare field is the chance that, at some point, one of your clients could threaten legal action even years after their delivery. We’re responsible for the well-being of both our pregnant clients and their babies. There are risks that go along with this as well as volatile emotions. While we don’t want you to be scared, we do want to ensure you’re prepared and have the best tools at your disposal.
Our course, Comprehensive Legal Defense Tips for Midwives, is one of the most crucial classes you can take for your practice. We’ve created over 15 hours of content to give you the very best information. You’ll learn from Leslie Cornwell, a certified nurse midwife who has spent nearly 20 years navigating the healthcare field. Her sage guidance combined with the latest research will make you feel prepared for any legal challenges.
The course starts by breaking down the legal system as well as the risks we face as midwives. We’ll go over risk reduction before telling you how to protect yourself. We’ll also go over what to do if you are being sued. This can be an overwhelming topic, but preparation is key! Through this course, we’ll make sure you can practice with confidence.
At Empowering Midwifery Education, we’re here to ensure you’re constantly learning and growing! Once you buy this course, you’ll have lifetime access and can revisit as needed. You’ll have access to any future course updates free of charge. The class is virtual and gives you the ability to learn at your own pace so you can fit it around your busy schedule. You’ll also be able to ask questions throughout and get answers from our expert instructors. We can’t wait to help you unlock your potential by equipping you with knowledge!
Your Instructor
Leslie Cornwell, CNM is a certified nurse-midwife, educator, and consultant dedicated to advancing accessible, evidence-based midwifery and women’s health care. With extensive clinical experience across home birth, birth center, and hospital settings, Leslie brings a practical, real-world approach to education that bridges clinical excellence with sustainable practice management.
As the founder of multiple education and consulting platforms—including Empowering Midwifery Education and Midwifery Business Consultation—Leslie has trained and mentored midwives, nurses, physicians, and birth professionals nationwide. Her courses are known for translating complex clinical guidelines, policies, and systems into clear, actionable tools that providers can confidently implement in their own practices.
Leslie is especially passionate about expanding scope, improving clinical confidence, and supporting midwives in building thriving, ethical, and financially sustainable practices. Through her Teachable courses, she combines clinical expertise, policy development, and real-life case application to empower providers at every stage of their professional journey.
Course Curriculum
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StartRisk Reduction Measures for Midwives (18:44)
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StartKeeping Within Midwifery Scope of Practice (19:48)
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StartRisk Out Criteria for Practice (17:16)
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StartCollaborating Relationships (24:27)
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StartQuality Improvement Measures (22:17)
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StartMedical Charting & Documentation Tips (42:57)
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StartUtilizing Office Flow Templates (28:02)