Riverbend Midwifery

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! 🤍

08/22/2025

Come meet with our pelvic floor therapists about your postpartum symptoms, be screened for common issues, and learn how pelvic floor therapy can help you! Visit link in bio to sign up or call 352-444-1375

Babies are always welcome at appointments as well 😊😊

08/05/2025

Our 2024-2025 stats are in! Every year midwives are required to submit an annual report to the state showing different statistics from the practice.

Swipe to see some fun and interesting stats you all asked for! We’re thankful for another wonderful year of supporting families through midwifery and homebirth. 🤍✨

07/21/2025

July has been a BUSY baby month, and we’re still waiting on one more baby for the month! Here is our most up to date availability. We are already full for the month of February!

If you’re curious about homebirth, reach out to schedule a free consultation call with a midwife!

07/17/2025

Your birth story matters — even if others don’t understand why it still hurts.

You can be grateful your baby is healthy and still feel shaken by what you went through.
You can appear “okay” on the outside and still carry deep emotional pain inside.
You can love your child deeply and still grieve the way you were treated — or the way things unfolded.

Birth trauma isn’t always about what happened medically.
It’s also about how safe you felt.
Whether you were listened to.
Whether you felt seen, supported, and cared for in such a vulnerable moment.

And if you didn’t — that experience can linger in your body, your thoughts, your nervous system.

For some, birth trauma might look like:
🔹 Flashbacks or intrusive memories
🔹 Feeling numb, detached, or ashamed
🔹 Avoiding future pregnancies
🔹 Struggling to talk about what happened
🔹 Feeling like a failure — even when you did everything you could

You can love your baby and still grieve a birth that felt terrifying, lonely, or out of control.

This week, during Birth Trauma Awareness Week, we’re holding space for every parent carrying unspoken pain from birth.

You are not weak. You are not broken.
Your experience deserves to be honored — and you don’t have to carry it alone.

🌿 Support is available. Healing is possible. Reach out when you're ready.

07/16/2025

Car seat safety is so important!

Share with friends and family!

Join us for a Free Car Seat Check on:

🗓 Thursday, July 17 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
📍 UF Health Professional Park | 3300 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, Fl 32608

Car seats save lives, but installing them correctly isn’t always easy. Let our nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians help you make sure your child’s seat is safe and secure.

Need a car seat? We have some available for eligible families. Email jordyn.zyngier@ufhealth.org for info.

Register to help keep wait times short: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uf-health-state-farm-good-neighbor-car-seat-check-up-appt-july-17-2025-tickets-1321126237139

Need a car seat? Car seats are available for eligible caregivers. Contact jordyn.zyngier@ufhealth.org for assistance.

Let’s keep our little passengers safe together. Buckle Up, Baby Gators! 🐊

07/13/2025

As first births usually do this mama had to dig deep, lean on her support team, and trust in the wisdom of her body. Contractions had started lightly Thursday night and all through the day Friday her and her husband laughed, watched TV, and enjoyed the anticipation of knowing they would be meeting their baby boy soon. Midwife Haley came to join them Friday night and the true work began. They walked the house, moved between positions, and tried to rest when she thought she couldn’t possibly keep going. Then after just 30 minutes of gentle pushing, as the sun started meeting the horizon, their son was born into daddy’s hands.
This was such a sweet birth to witness, thank you for welcoming us into your birth story 🌼🤍