Coastal OB Legal Nurse Consulting

Clinical Expertise.
Legal Clarity.

34+ years of obstetric and labor & delivery nursing experience, now dedicated to providing clear, defensible clinical insight for malpractice case review.

How I Can Help

Bridging the gap between obstetric medicine and the legal system with evidence-based analysis and clinical precision.

Medical Record Review

Line-by-line analysis of medical records, nursing notes, physician orders, and fetal monitoring strips against current clinical standards.

EFM Strip Analysis

Expert interpretation of Category I–III electronic fetal monitoring tracings—identifying missed patterns and delayed interventions.

Expert Collaboration & Reports

Clear, defensible written reports and chronologies that translate complex clinical events into accessible legal narratives.

34+ Years Clinical Experience
MSN Healthcare Policy
RNC-OB Board Certified Obstetric
C-EFM Fetal Monitoring Certified
Stephanie LaChapelle

Why Choose Me as Your Legal Nurse Consultant

I have over 30 years of clinical experience in high-risk obstetrics, where outcomes depend on vigilance, timely decision-making, and strict adherence to standards of care. I've worked at the bedside through complex maternal and fetal scenarios, including management of Category I–III fetal heart tracings in a high-volume, high-acuity unit.

My focus is to provide clear, clinically sound analysis of medical records, including identifying key events, inconsistencies, and areas that warrant closer review. I approach each case with the insight of someone who understands how obstetric care unfolds in real time—not just how it appears on paper.

I hold an MSN in Healthcare Policy along with RNC-OB and C-EFM certifications, and I maintain a strong foundation in current obstetric practices and patient safety standards. My work is thorough, objective, and organized to support efficient case evaluation.

While I am early in my legal nurse consulting practice, I bring a high level of clinical expertise, attention to detail, and professional accountability to every case I review. I am committed to delivering work that is reliable, precise, and valuable from the outset.

For cases involving labor & delivery, postpartum care, or fetal monitoring, I offer a focused and experienced clinical perspective you can trust.

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