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    Education, references & trusted guidance

    A growing library of references and answers to help you prepare for a healthy pregnancy and gentle birth — written for families in Coastal Georgia.

    Topics we cover

    Preparing for water birth

    What to gather, set up, and expect when planning a water birth at home.

    Newborn care basics

    Skin-to-skin, latching, jaundice, sleep, and the first 48 hours.

    Partner support guide

    Practical ways partners can prepare for and support a home birth.

    Payment plans & pricing

    Transparent package pricing and flexible, interest-free payment plans.

    Recommended reading

    Roxanne's go-to books on physiologic birth, VBAC, and faith-friendly motherhood.

    General FAQ

    Frequently asked questions

    For questions about pricing and payment plans, see our Services page.

    A CNM is a registered nurse with graduate-level training in midwifery who is nationally certified to provide full-scope maternity and women's health care — including prescribing, ordering labs, and attending births in any setting.

    For low-risk, well-screened pregnancies attended by a qualified provider with a clear transfer plan, research consistently shows homebirth is a safe option with lower intervention rates and excellent outcomes for mother and baby.

    Generally, families with a singleton, head-down baby, a healthy low-risk pregnancy, no significant medical or pregnancy complications, and reasonable proximity to a hospital. We screen carefully throughout pregnancy.

    Most transfers are non-emergent (long labors, requests for pain relief). When transfer is needed, we go together, bring your records, and stay with you. Emergency transfer pathways are pre-arranged with your nearest hospital.

    A midwife is a licensed medical provider responsible for your clinical care, monitoring, and the safe delivery of your baby. A doula provides emotional and physical labor support but does not provide medical care.

    Yes. Water birth is fully supported as part of every homebirth package. We help you plan equipment, setup, and what to expect.

    Recommended links & references

    A starting point for evidence-based information and community support.

    Evidence Based Birth

    The mission of the Evidence Based Birth website is to raise the quality of childbirth care globally, by putting accurate, evidence-based research into the hands of families and communities, so they can make informed, empowered choices. The website offers free articles and printables, topics ranging from evidence on circumcision to water births, birthing positions, and whether to induce or schedule a c-section for a big baby.

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    Breastfeeding

    The International Breastfeeding Centre offers evidence-based information. This information is easy to follow and offers real, practical breastfeeding help. The website features information sheets and videos on everything from starting right to blocked ducts and mastitis, and herbal remedies for milk supply.

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    Lily Nichols, RDN

    Real-food prenatal nutrition grounded in current research, including guidance on gestational diabetes that goes beyond standard dietary advice.

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    KellyMom

    Practical breastfeeding, parenting, and infant sleep information from an IBCLC.

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    La Leche League International

    Peer-to-peer breastfeeding support, evidence-based information, and local group meetings for nursing families.

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    Birthing Instincts Podcast

    Family friendly Podcast with an obstetrician and CPM that offers empowering information to birth your way and increase your advocacy power.

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