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Midwifery Service
Midwifery Care
Licensed midwives in Florida provide personalized, compassionate care designed to support women and families through the transformative journey of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Rooted in a holistic approach, midwifery care respects each family’s unique needs, empowering women to make informed choices and trust their natural birthing process.
Florida’s licensed midwives offer comprehensive prenatal care, skilled support during labor and birth, and attentive postpartum care. They bring a balance of clinical expertise and personal connection, fostering a safe and respectful environment for birth. Whether choosing a homebirth or birthing center setting, midwifery care emphasizes individualized attention, shared decision-making, and emotional support.
Through prenatal visits, continuous presence during labor, and compassionate postpartum care, licensed midwives in Florida uphold a commitment to safe, empowered birth experiences that honor each family’s journey.
“When we as a society begin to value mothers as the givers and supporters of life, then we will see social change in ways that matter.” Ina May Gaskin
Birth Choices
Women have options. Choosing your place of birth consists of several different factors. Some things to consider are living situations, transportation, environment, location of closest hospital, etc.
Home Birth
Many people aren’t quite sure what it means to give birth at home. Some wonder about the safety or what would happen in case of an emergency. These are excellent questions!
As midwives, our role is to monitor a mother’s well-being through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. If any concerns arise during pregnancy, we consult with an OB/GYN or arrange for a transfer of care if needed. Should anything unusual occur during labor, we are prepared to transfer to the nearest hospital.
Licensed midwifery care is unique because it’s grounded in a trusting relationship. We take the time to understand your birth preferences, so there’s no need to advocate for your choices during labor—they’re already known and respected. When labor begins, your midwife will arrive to assess you and your baby. If it’s confirmed to be active labor, the necessary equipment for birth is set up.
Per Florida law, midwives are trained to carry emergency equipment and medications, so we’re well-prepared to support both mother and baby. If you’re curious about any of our equipment or medications, we’re always happy to answer questions. After the birth, your midwife will stay for a minimum of two hours to help establish breastfeeding and perform a thorough newborn examination right at home.
Homebirth Services are offered in St. Augustine, Orange Park, Jacksonville, Palm Coast, Ormond and Palatka.