Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG) honors the incredible work of our clinicians in advancing maternal health and transforming care. Each month, we’re spotlighting stories that showcase our clinicians’ expertise and impact, highlighting how they set the standard, drive innovation and redefine care.
Expert voices in maternal care and safety
In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, OB/GYNs are increasingly exploring innovative career paths to provide better care for mothers and babies while finding renewed passion for their work. At OBHG, for dedicated OBHG clinicians like Dr. Stephanie Trexler, obstetrics is as emotionally demanding as it is critical, which makes strong support systems essential not only for patients but also for clinicians. An OB hospitalist in North Carolina, she is at the forefront of that support through her work with OBHG’s CARE peer support program, a peer-driven initiative that provides emotional support and connection for clinicians experiencing challenging outcomes.
“We know the work that we do is so hard. It’s so important. And we’re also great at it. But that doesn’t mean that it’s easy,” says Dr. Trexler. The CARE program was built to acknowledge that truth and to offer a lifeline when clinicians need it most.
Caring for the caregivers
As a CARE team leader, Dr. Trexler supports OBHG physicians and midwives navigating the emotional aftermath of tough cases or traumatic events. Whether it’s talking through burnout or simply offering a listening ear, the goal is simple: ensure no one feels alone.
“We’re there to make sure that everybody knows that even though you may be working solo, it does not mean that you are working alone,” she says. “One bad day does not take away the years of wonderful service that you have done.”
The program, which operates confidentially and focuses on peer connection rather than case specifics, allows clinicians to process, reflect, and reset in a way that often isn’t possible in traditional practice settings.
A culture of support and balance
Dr. Trexler first joined OBHG while pregnant with her second child, looking for more time with her growing family. What she found was not only work-life balance but also a culture that empowered her to grow and lead. She now devotes time outside of her shifts to the CARE program, something she says would have been nearly impossible in private practice.
“The main reason I joined OBHG—and now there’s a million reasons I’ve stayed—was for the work-life balance,” she shares. “With being a hospitalist and having my set shifts, it gives me more time for my family and more time to prioritize other things.”
Dr. Trexler recently completed a maternal mental health fellowship, expanding her ability to care for patients with complex emotional and psychological needs. That ongoing growth is fully supported by OBHG leadership, she says, and it enhances her ability to lead others through the CARE program as well.
Advice to future hospitalists
For clinicians considering OB hospitalist medicine, Dr. Trexler encourages them to think about the kind of impact they want to make—not just clinically, but personally.
“If you really want to take care of patients and you really want to make an impact, being a hospitalist is an excellent place to do it,” she says. “Every day I can see someone’s life that I’ve affected.”
Even in short-term encounters, those connections run deep. She recalls two separate occasions where patients named their babies after her—reminders that even in a fast-paced hospital environment, compassion and presence can leave a lasting legacy.
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OBHG is setting a new standard in maternal healthcare by fostering a culture of safety, education, and collaboration. Physicians like Dr. Trexler exemplify how hospitalists can lead the way in improving outcomes for mothers and babies while finding personal and professional fulfillment.