I hope you find this Guide to Orlando Birth Specialists helpful when preparing for your new baby. Your preparation requires thoughtful consideration and planning when you are determining the best birth plan for the health of you and your new baby. As an Orlando maternity and newborn photographer, I’ve worked with hundreds of new mamas before and after having their babies. Some mothers are curious about birth specialists, others are raving fans of their support system.

Below you will find my guide to finding the best doulas, midwives and lactation consultants in Orlando and Central Florida. These birth specialists come highly recommended by local mamas. I’ve compiled all the details you need to know in one must-have guide!

You may be curious…

What is the difference between a Doula and a Midwife?

Doulas are trained, non-medical companions who provide you and your family with emotional, informational, & physical support during pregnancy, birth and the immediate postpartum period.

Midwives are licensed health professionals specializing in the care of mothers & newborns from pregnancy through delivery and after childbirth.

The birth specialists in the below guide come highly recommended from several mothers I have worked with in the Orlando area. I’ve organized all the details you need to know in this post!

DOULAS

New Life Birthing Academy
www.newlifebirthing.com

Devotion
www.devotionmidwifery.com

Orlando Doulas
www.orlandodoulas.com

In Joy Birth
www.injoybirth.com

The Birth Mamas
www.thebirthmamas.com

MIDWIVES

Full Circle Midwifery – Estee Zosman, LM, CPM
www.fcmidwifery.com
Blessings in Abundance – Mary Surprenant LM, CPM
www.biamidwifery.com
Natural Design Midwifery – April Williams, LM, CPM
www.naturaldesignmidwifery.com
OBs and Midwives at Women’s Care FL and Advent Health

LACTATION

info@rootedlovephotography.com
Brooke Simmons
www.brookeibclc.com
Devotion – Leila
www.iamdevotion.com

“She gave me confidence.”

My lactation consultant was so helpful.
She made feel confident I could
breastfeed and she gave my husband
and I the best advice that encouraged
us to work together. “Mama takes care
of baby and her support takes care of
her.” Her words changed everything!
JESSICA T.

HERBALS

The Kindred Feminine
www.thekindredfeminine.com

I hope this Guide to Orlando Birth Specialists gets you started as you continue to educate yourself on the many options you have to support your birth story.

If you have an amazing specialist you feel should be added to this guide, please reach out to share your experience!

If you try any of these specialists and love them, tag me on Instagram @rootedlovephoto to share your experience!

Remember this Season

Document this special time in your life with beautiful, light filled imagery!

If you are interested in documenting your pregnancy, I would love to chat with you to see if our simple and stress free, luxury maternity portrait experience is the right fit for you! I am with you every step of the way from planning your session, styling your wardrobe, and pampering you with hair and makeup, to designing a gorgeous gallery wall or a beautiful linen or velvet covered heirloom album with your favorite images so you can always remember this transitional time in your life!

If you are an expecting mother, possibly interested in maternity portraits in Orlando and think this sounds like what you might be looking for, please don’t hesitate to reach out!