Risa Klein
CNM, OB/GYN NP, M.S.
Clinical Standards of Care, Case Consultation, and Testimony
Objective expert analysis grounded in
evidence-based clinical judgment.
Professional Overview
Clinical expertise applied to independent, evidence-basedexpert witness review in midwifery and obstetric practice.
For more than two decades, Ms. Klein dedicated her clinical midwifery career to promoting safety through education, risk assessment, and careful clinical management with a focus on adherence to standards of care and prevention of complications.
Her expert witness work reflects the same depth of clinical expertise, professional judgment, and insight that guided her full-scope clinical practice. She applies these skills to independent standards-of-care analysis, medical record review, expert consultation, and testimony in matters involving midwifery and obstetric care for both plaintiff and defense.
Full-Scope Midwifery Practice
Solo and Collaborative Clinical Experience across Home Birth, Hospital Birth Center, and Hospital-Based Maternity Care.
High-Risk Pregnancy Co-Management
Over a Decade of Co-Management of High-Risk Pregnancies within an Interdisciplinary Obstetric Care Setting.
Standards of Care & Patient Safety
Extensive Experience Evaluating Adherence to Professional Midwifery Standards, Informed Consent, Fetal Monitoring, and Labor Management.
Independent & Neutral Expert Review
Objective Expert Consultation for Both Plaintiff and Defense Counsel, Grounded in Evidence-Based Clinical Practice.