Resource list for OB/Midwives in Florida

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fourgrtkidos

Discussion Starter · Mar 31, 2006

Would anyone like to start a sticky list that would stay permanent for Florida for Midwives and OB/Gyns.

There are so many posts asking for them in different areas of Florida. If Fl residents listed favorites it could stay as a sticky and be used over again for reference instead of people trying to get responses??

Anyone want to contribute??

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hypnohobbit

· #2 · Mar 31, 2006

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Kelli Johnson- A Mother's Nature Homebirths 407-699-4207

Incredible woman, I love her!

We just had a waterbirth at home and I caught my little one myself! Kelli encouraged me to do so and it has made for an incredible birth story. She is so wise and intuitive, she has such a good vibe around her. She is also doing my well woman care. Highly recommended.

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ParkersMama

· #3 · Apr 10, 2006

Jane Houston, in Gainesville -- http://gainesvillemidwife.com/

She is a hospital-based midwife and has done VBACs. Great woman, even though I did not have a successful VBAC, she was always very supportive of me, and tried to meet all of my needs. She is very highly recommended by moms in the area, too.

HoneyTree

· #4 · Apr 12, 2006

Jill Welch, Blessed Be Midwifery in Tallahassee

InDaPhunk

· #5 · Apr 14, 2006

Susie Sizemore in Panama City @ Emerald Coast OB/Gyn.

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mommabug2006

· #6 · Apr 20, 2006

dr. debra skinner ft myers florida

annettejohnson02

· #7 · May 12, 2006

Labor of Love birth center and home births in Lakeland, Tamp, and Dunedin (www.laborluv.com)

OnTheBrink

· #8 · May 12, 2006

I ADORE Kelli Johnson! She's AWESOME! She was the MW I worked with for my VBAC.

Her website:
http://www.amothersnaturemidwifery.com/

AmandaBL

· #9 · May 29, 2006

Karin Kearns in Tampa & surrounding areas - homebirths only, VBAC welcome.

OnTheBrink

· #10 · May 29, 2006

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Originally Posted by AmandaBL
Karin Kearns in Tampa & surrounding areas - homebirths only, VBAC welcome.

I interviewed her when I was first pregnant with John. Honestly, I didn't like her at all. (You can PM me for details.) And now there is a question about her license, right? Some insurance companies won't cover a MW who does not have a current license, so that would be something to check into.

guestmama9924

· #11 · May 29, 2006

There is a great database for midwives, you can search by name or county. You can also see if they are active in their license or are not legal.

http://ww2.doh.state.fl.us/IRM00PRAES/PRASLIST.ASP select Midwifery from the drop down list. If you are not low risk, most midwives can recommend an OB.

Chi-Chi Mama

· #12 · Jun 22, 2006

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Quote:

Originally Posted by OnTheBrink
I interviewed her when I was first pregnant with John. Honestly, I didn't like her at all. (You can PM me for details.) And now there is a question about her license, right? Some insurance companies won't cover a MW who does not have a current license, so that would be something to check into.

I had Karin as my midwife for my ds' birth last November. I loved Karin

and would definitely go back to her if we have another one

I loved the fact that she respected my wishes, was very hands off when I needed it and was very efficient and knowledgeable when things got a bit crazy right before my son was born.

I believe her license thing was cleared up - my insurance certainly covered her. Also, I interviewed her when I was pg with my dd (almost 5 now) and ended up going with Labor of Love in Dunedin. Oh how I wish she was my midwife then as well!!! After the two births, I would take out a loan if I had to pay out of pocket for Karin.

guess different strokes for different folks...

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leftcoastmama

· #13 · Jun 22, 2006

Dawn Ragoula (sp?) in Naples, she took us as clients even though the local birthing center turned us down because they don't do VBAC's. She delivered my third homebirth baby and she was just fine. I would reccomend her to my friends.

CrunchyMomto3

· #14 · Jun 23, 2006

I LOVE Karin Kearns! I am using her now for my homebirth (due in 4 weeks) and had my last child at Labor of Love in Lutz. There is NO comparasion between Karin and Labor of Love. Yes, her license thingy is all worked out. She's wonderful, and as involved as YOU want her to be.

issakaye

· #15 · Jun 25, 2006

Dr. Kimberly VanScriver OBGYN - A Place For Women

Fruitful Vine - Midwifery Center (in the back of VanScriver's office)

Jacksonville, FL

fourgrtkidos

Discussion Starter · #16 · Jun 25, 2006

June Byrd LPN, LM- homebirth in Alachua county and Gainesville surrounding areas.... she'll travel FAR!
Hearts-n- Hands Midwifery 352-514-1182 [email protected]

fourgrtkidos

Discussion Starter · #17 · Jun 25, 2006

Brevard County - Melbourne, Fl area....... Pam Peach, LM Woman's Ways Homebirth services, two great Midwifes Christine and Pam.
321-984-3539

DoulaLyndsey

· #18 · Jun 26, 2006

Jennifer Mitchell, LM, Broward County

http://www.abirthcenter.com

The back up OB is a jerk, but Jen is AWESOME!! She caught my last baby and she was nice, helpful, and caring. I highly recommend her to anyone!!

seagrape24

· #19 · Jun 28, 2006

Karen Kennedy, LM -- Homebirth only, DeLand, Daytona Beach, and surrounding areas.

Mynn

· #20 · Jun 28, 2006

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