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Birthing Instincts

#455: An Amazing OB Who Listens & Supports Triplets Vaginally with Dr. Michael Hervey II

Birthing Instincts

Dr. Stuart Fischbein + Midwife Blyss Young

Health & Fitness, Parenting, Alternative Health, Kids & Family

4.8 • 692 Ratings

🗓️ 4 March 2026

⏱️ 79 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

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Summary

With Blyss away, Stu sits down with Phoenix OB-GYN Michael Hervey II to explore what true physician–midwife partnership looks like in real time. Together, an OB and midwife team delivered a remarkable set of hospital triplets born in rapid succession within minutes, totaling just over fifteen pounds. It’s a conversation about collaboration over hierarchy, shared skill, and how complex physiologic birth can unfold safely when trust and teamwork lead the way.

About Dr. Michael Hervey:

Dr. Michael J. Hervey II, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician–gynecologist with extensive experience spanning private practice, academic medicine, trauma care, and women’s health consulting. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he pursued his education at several of the nation’s most respected institutions, including Morehouse College, Harvard University, and the University of Virginia, among other prestigious universities. His training and career reflect a deep commitment to clinical excellence, intellectual rigor, and service.

Dr. Hervey is widely recognized for his patient-centered, concierge-oriented approach to maternity and gynecologic care, with a particular focus on improving outcomes, restoring trust, and addressing the lasting impact of birth trauma. He combines hands-on clinical expertise with systems-level leadership, advocating for care models that integrate medical excellence, mental health support, and compassionate communication.

Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Hervey is an author, educator, and entrepreneur who contributes to thought leadership in women’s health and maternal wellness through writing, speaking, and media initiatives. He is married to Ellie Tan, CNM, and together they share two children, Michael and Kieara. His work and life are grounded in a steadfast commitment to dignity, safety, and healing for women and families at every stage of care.

Instagram: @premierobgyn_llc

Facebook: Premier Ob/Gyn LLC

Website: Teambabycatcher.com 

Books: Empowering Birth: The Role of Midwifery and Physician Collaboration in Modern Maternity Care. 

Her Body, Her Baby: Real Stories of Autonomy in Child-birth

References:

A maneuver for head entanglement in term breech/vertex twin labor, Dr. Stuart J. Fischbein

#373 BI Podcast Special Edition: A 90's Triplet Story


Discussed in This Episode

Listening to Patients Over Protocol

Triplet Delivery Criteria

Collaborative Care Model: Midwives and OBs

How the Midwifery Model of Care Compares to Medical Model

The Importance of Supportive MFM collaboration

Importance of Client Autonomy


 Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care 


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Transcript

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0:00.0

Welcome to the Burling Instincts Podcast.

0:05.0

I'm Dr. Stewart Fishbein, community-based practicing obstetrician and long-time advocate for birth choices.

0:10.0

And I'm Bliss Young, a licensed midwife.

0:13.0

Join us in our conversational style podcast where we talk about everything birth.

0:17.0

Sometimes we laugh, sometimes we cry, but we're happy that you're here. So here we go.

0:22.4

Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, and good middle of the night.

0:25.0

Fellow travelers, it's Dr. Stu here solo today.

0:28.5

Bliss is taking care of some personal business.

0:31.0

And she regrets not being here because our guest today is Dr. Michael Hervey, who is a remarkable obstetrician, who you will really agree with

0:43.5

what I'm saying after you've listened to this interview.

0:47.0

We talked about so many interesting stuff, but the reason we were attracted to him in the

0:51.5

first place was because he's done vaginal triplet deliveries,

0:55.7

and that's a man after my own part. So we got into so much more, and his philosophy,

1:01.7

it's just so heartwarming. So I hope you enjoy that. But before we get to that, I got my usual

1:07.1

stuff here today. First, I wanted to just read a tribute. One of the great blessings

1:12.0

of being in solo practice for me all those years was being able to connect with so many people

1:16.6

and so many of you beyond just a professional relationship. Longitudinal care, that being

1:22.7

getting to know families over decades, over time. And the main reason that I chose obstetrics as a profession

1:29.3

leads to wonderful job satisfaction and a foundation of trust and warmth.

1:33.8

This close bond we share makes it all the sadder and more devastating when tragedy

1:38.2

and loss strike.

1:41.2

This past week we lost a friend, father, husband, and a really good man in the untimely passing of James Vanderbeek.

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