Riverbend Midwifery

04/05/2026

Kelsey Duncan, birth assistant
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Kelsey first discovered a passion for Women’s health in 2022 when she became a certified yoga instructor and offered classes tailored toward women and their unique needs. Following that, she became a certified personal trainer and continued to work with women helping them in their fitness journey, including those who were pregnant and freshly postpartum. It wasn’t until she had her first child in 2023 that she realized her passion for women’s health extended to pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. She had the pleasure of having her second child at home within the care of Riverbend Midwifery and fell in love with home birth and the midwifery model of care. She is so excited to be joining the team as a birth assistant and feels incredibly lucky to be able to be a part of such a sacred time for so many women. She hopes to do her part to help women feel safe, seen, heard, supported and empowered during their birth experience.

Kelsey is a wife, a mother of two wonderful daughters, Rosie and Ivy, an avid reader and a lover of all things nature and travel. She can’t wait to see where this journey in birth work takes her in the years to come!

04/04/2026

Holli Best, birth assistant
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Holli is a doula and has been working with moms, babies and families in Gainesville since 2004. She is DONA trained, CommonSense and GROW certified. Along with her birthwork she has a background in early childhood education, child development and attachement. Holli has been birth assisting with Riverbend Midwifery since 2023.

04/03/2026

Jade Rodriguez, birth assistant
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Jade is a baker, mom of two feral kiddos & wife of a local farmer. She discovered birthwork in 2017 following the birth of her oldest child and has never looked back. After taking her first doula training in 2020, she hopped into birthwork and discovered her passion for nurturing families through one of the most vulnerable, fortifying and transformative events of life: birth. Jade believes that it is one of the highest honors to be allowed within a birth space and hopes to echo that in every action and interaction while serving your family.

Jade is a trained birth doula through both DONA Int’l and ProDoula, holds certification in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and is working toward a certification in Childbirth Education. She has been supporting families on their journey into parenthood since late 2020 and hopes to continue providing support to new families for years to come.

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04/02/2026

Haley Williams, LM, CPM
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Haley began midwifery school at The Florida School of Traditional Midwifery in 2019, working and learning along side midwives in both the birth center and home birth setting. After graduating and becoming Iicensed in 2023, Haley felt called to move back to her husbands hometown of Branford, Florida. When not attending births or chatting during prenatal visits, Haley is working on building a homestead with her husband and homeschooling her two little boys. Home birth has been in her life since seeing her two youngest siblings be born at home with the help of a midwife, then going on to have two home births herself. She is honored to care for the growing families of this area.

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04/01/2026

Rosalie Mitchell, LM and owner of Riverbend Midwifery
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Rosalie’s desire to pursue work in women’s health led her to midwifery where she discovered her true passion is helping families welcome their babies at home. Rosalie began attending births in 2018 as a student midwife and has supported many women through the transformative journey of the childbearing year. She hopes to provide competent care in a space where women can feel safe, bestowing mothers with a deeper understanding of pregnancy and birth, which in turn will help them find their power to make the best decisions for themselves and their family. Midwifery is a work of the heart and she hopes to convey that in every interaction she has with you.

Rosalie gave birth to her son at home in 2025 and experiencing pregnancy, birth and postpartum only deepened her passion and understanding of the profound strength, intuition and transformative power that the childbearing year brings.
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Rosalie graduated from the Florida School of Traditional Midwifery and became a Licensed Midwife in March of 2021 and opened Riverbend Midwifery in 2022. Rosalie also holds certifications in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR).

📸: Amanda Lynn Photography

03/31/2026

At Riverbend Midwifery, we believe that every birthing journey is as unique as the river’s flow, shaped by the strength and rhythm of your body and spirit. Serving families in North Central Florida, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care in the comfort of your home.
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Our practice centers on trust, connection, and the profound belief in your ability to birth with confidence. From prenatal care to postpartum support, we honor your choices and work collaboratively to ensure a safe and fulfilling experience for you and your baby.

Riverbend Midwifery is growing and we have some new faces around here! Over the next few days we’ll be reintroducing ourselves and sharing these beautiful new headshots we had taken with 🤍

03/17/2026

It’s such an honor to serve families for multiple pregnancies. ✨ Thank you Elizabeth for letting us be part of your story, for allowing us to get to know you and your family, and for trusting us to care for you. 🤍

03/09/2026

We’ve officially welcomed all our winter babies into the world and have a little time off call to recharge before we start to welcome our spring and summer babies. 🌼🤍

We’re already taking clients due at the end of the year! If you’re homebirth curious, reach out to schedule a free phone consultation with a midwife. ☺️

02/14/2026

See you in November! 😘

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02/07/2026

Considering a birth center for your birth but unsure where to begin? Consultations are now being scheduled. Meet-and-greet visits offer the opportunity to ask questions, learn about care options, and determine the best path forward for you and your family.

01/01/2026

Happy New Years from the Riverbend Midwifery team! As we reflect on all the moments 2025 brought us we can only hope for continued growth and joy in 2026!
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08/25/2025

Yesterday we got to watch our first student graduate midwifery school!! 🥳 Kirsten started with our practice in March of 2024. She was a second year student at that time, taking in everything she was learning but not too sure of herself just yet. Watching her grow over our time together has been incredible to watch. She knows her boundaries but isn’t afraid to push herself if it means she’s going to learn something new. She is wicked smart and funny, so loving and caring, and most importantly, a safe and competent soon-to-be midwife. She always goes above and beyond to ensure the families she serves are well cared for.

We are all so proud of her! Midwifery school is HARD. It stretches you physically, emotionally and mentally. So being able to say “I did that!” is huge. We can’t wait to see where midwifery takes her!

If you had the pleasure of meeting Kirsten during your care with us, please congratulate her and leave a favorite memory in the comments! 🤍