About the Course
Midwives face increasing legal scrutiny, and documentation mistakes can have serious professional consequences. You need more than good intentions—you need clear, confident charting skills that protect your practice and your clients.
In this 12-CEU course, Defensive Charting—a self-paced, midwife-led workshop adapted from a live seminar, you’ll learn:
How to create thorough, defensible charts that reflect critical thinking and sound clinical judgment
Strategies for documenting shared decision-making and managing risk without compromising care
Tools for navigating cultural, legal, and political complexities in midwifery practice
Practical methods for maintaining professional boundaries while delivering compassionate care
Guidance on integrating intuition, experience, and professionalism into every chart
Defensive charting isn’t just paperwork—it’s a skill that strengthens your confidence, protects your license, and supports safe, client-centered care.
Your Instructor
Augustine Colebrook
Augustine Colebrook is a midwife, mentor, and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience supporting midwives and birth professionals worldwide. Her career has been dedicated to improving maternity care through education, advocacy, and system change, while also mentoring the next generation to build sustainable and fulfilling practices.
Having witnessed firsthand the dysfunction, scarcity, and isolation that often burden the profession, Augustine has made it her mission to replace them with connection, wisdom, and practical tools for success. She draws on her extensive expertise in leadership, business, and midwifery to guide students and graduates toward confident, empowered, and lasting careers.