Searching for a home birth midwife in Orlando who will guide you with skill and compassion? Moments Midwifery supports families across Central Florida with personalized prenatal, birth, and postpartum care—whether you’re planning a home or water birth. We’ll break it down into a step-by-step process. As your Orlando midwife, Kaitlin attends home and water births across Greater Orlando.
Phone Consultation
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Prenatal Appointments
If you choose us as your midwife, you will be scheduled for routine prenatal appointments where we take the time to answer all your questions.
Routine labwork will be done during your appointments. No need to go to a LabCorp or Quest location.
We do all the same standard tests that an OBGYN would perform.
In-Home Ultrasounds
A sonographer will come to your house to perform your ultrasounds from the comfort of your couch.
If you're outside our service area, we will schedule you for an ultrasound at an office location.
Home Birth
Our midwife and the supporting birth team come to your home when you're ready to have them. If you're opting in for a water birth, we will bring a birth pool. Once your baby is here, we will stay until you and baby are stable and comfortable.
If you're not sure about a home birth but want midwife-led visits, explore our prenatal care midwife services.
Postnatal Appointments
You will also have follow-up appointments to follow up on your health, monitor any healing, and see how you and baby are doing.
NEXT STEPS
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QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Is home birth safe, and am I a good candidate?
For low-risk pregnancies, yes. Care starts with a thorough prenatal assessment, and most families in the Orlando area qualify. If something comes up that's outside my scope, we'll talk through your options, which can include a consult with a high-risk OB. Many families still go on to give birth at home. Your discovery call is a good place to start.
What happens if we need to go to the hospital?
I only take clients within about 30 minutes by ambulance of a hospital with a NICU, which covers most of greater Orlando. Most transfers happen before anything becomes an emergency. If we need to go in, I call your hospital so they're ready, send your records, and call EMS if needed. If you're admitted in labor, I stay with you through delivery until you're settled.
Who will be at the birth?
Me, plus my birth assistant, who comes with me to every birth. I'm the only midwife in the practice. I'm licensed by the State of Florida, I'm a Certified Professional Midwife, and I've attended more than 500 births.
What do you bring to a home birth?
Oxygen, IV fluids, medication for postpartum bleeding, and equipment to help a baby breathe. If you want a water birth, I also bring the birth pool and set it up at no extra cost.
Who makes the decisions during labor?
You do. I'll explain the risks and benefits of each option as we go, and you can choose to transfer to a hospital at any time.
How do water births work?
For a home birth, I bring a birth pool and set it up during labor at no extra cost. Warm water helps many people relax and manage pain, and you can deliver in the water if you want to. A water birth usually isn't an option in a hospital, because most hospitals don't offer it.
What if I don't want a natural birth?
If you prefer to deliver in the hospital, but you're not happy with your OB or you're looking for an alternative, I offer prenatal care services. You will benefit from extended visits and access to a midwife for any questions you may have.