Mavis Schorn, PhD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN

Dr. Schorn is a practicing nurse-midwife, senior academic administrator, educator, and researcher. She has worked to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality associated with postpartum hemorrhage through research and advocacy at local, regional, state, and national levels. Her clinical research on the third stage of labor has been included as national continuing education modules, evidence-based practice bulletins, and major textbooks. Most recently, Dr. Schorn has published findings about midwifery and physician management the third stage of labor to guide future research in this critical area. She has served as the only nurse-midwife on national and state interprofessional advocacy committees focused on improvement of maternal and neonatal health.