Forbes: American women are dying unnecessarily in childbirth: How can we stop it?

The author describes the OB hospitalist concept as a “better approach to keeping mothers safe.” The current OB/GYN model is examined, agreeing with the importance of the physician-patient bond during a woman’s pregnancy. However, the article points out that a patient’s physician is likely to not be at the hospital if an emergency arises and that’s when doctor-patient familiarity becomes far less important. The author says that OB hospitalists are the solution to ensure there are fewer maternal deaths.