STA Birth Collective

10/29/2025

Golden Hour with Baby Sofia 💫




Immediately after birth, your body releases a powerful surge of oxytocin, endorphins, and prolactin — nature’s way of helping you and your baby bond, recover, and thrive.

This hormonal cocktail is strongest in the first hour after birth — which is why skin-to-skin and quiet bonding time are so important. 💛

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10/16/2025

Hospital births are beautiful too 🫶🏼
Transfers happen for a variety of reasons, and with The St. Augustine Birth Collective, each step is a discussion with your care team. We will always lay out the benefits, risks and options — and no matter what, our team will go with you. Because midwifery care doesn’t end when plans change.

What are some reasons for transfers? We’re glad you asked!

Sometimes it’s prolonged rupture of waters, which by Florida Midwifery Law requires a higher level of care to prevent infection.

Sometimes it’s maternal exhaustion, or the mother’s desire for some extra pain management.

And sometimes, it is a very clear medical indication that is just simply outside of the safe practicing scope of a Licensed Midwife.

Our midwives are licensed and thoroughly trained in low-risk, physiologic birth. In fact, they study specifically for physiologic birth management for almost 4 years.

But sometimes, birth steps outside of those lines. And when that happens, we will always prioritize the safety of mom and baby over our transfer rate numbers.

Let us be clear: transfers are not failures. And when you have a midwife who will have that conversation with you honestly and thoughtfully, and accompany you every step of the way, no matter what — that is how we heal generational birth trauma and improve outcomes for moms and babies.

And that’s what we’re all about 🤎

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Higher level of care provided by UF Health St. John’s

10/07/2025

WE DID IT!!! We are one HUGE step closer to bringing a birth center to St. Augustine. We couldn’t have done it without your support. To the moms who showed up with babies in arms, we adore you. To everyone who wrote a letter, we are so grateful for you. The board even mentioned that they don’t recall ever seeing so many letters of support for an application before. You all are incredible!!! We can’t wait to give back to our community through this project. Stay tuned, the fun is about to begin 🤩

09/06/2025

🌿✨ Exciting news! I’m now offering wellness injections at the STA Birth Collective!

These safe, effective injections deliver nutrients and homeopathic remedies directly into your system for better absorption and faster results.

☯️B12 – Boosts energy, supports mood, sharpens focus.

☯️Glutathione – Powerful antioxidant for detox, immune support, and radiant skin.

☯️Lipo-Mino – Blend of B-vitamins and lipotropics to support metabolism, fat processing, and steady energy.

☯️Traumeel – Natural anti-inflammatory to ease pain, reduce swelling, and support recovery from injury or strain.

☯️Engystol – Immune-supportive blend to help the body defend against colds and viral infections, and shorten recovery time.

Safe, effective, and designed to give your body a direct boost where it needs it most.

Whether you’re looking for more energy, stronger immunity, or extra support in your healing journey — I’d love to share these with you. 🌸

08/19/2025

Story time with Midwife Tiffany while mama gets adjusted by // 📖🤎

07/29/2025

✨ A moment for Big Bro ✨

One of the most beautiful parts of homebirth? Your children can be present to witness the miracle of physiologic birth — in a safe, familiar space filled with love. 🏡🫶🏼👶🏼

Benefits of sibling presence at birth:
🌿 Promotes bonding from the start
🌿 Normalizes birth as a natural part of life
🌿 Reduces feelings of separation or jealousy
🌿 Offers a powerful, unforgettable family memory
🌿 Helps older siblings feel included, valued, and connected

With gentle preparation and support, many children handle birth beautifully — often surprising everyone with their calm presence and curiosity. 💫

Birth isn’t just the arrival of a baby… it’s the transformation of a whole family. 🤎

📸 birth photos by: .boobs.babies.bliss

07/09/2025

Midwife Tiffany and IBCLC Alicia started the morning with a visit to OBGYN Associates Centering Pregnancy Group sharing about the amazing resources we have to offer the community and discussing all things breastfeeding. We love collaborating and helping to set new families up for success!

Thanks so much for the invitation Midwife Stacia!

06/15/2025

STA Birth Collective dads are a real “catch” 😉

They are out here catching their babies, cheering on their partners, being emotionally, mentally and physically supportive through pregnancy and so much more! Our sweet dads sure do have a special place in our hearts.

Happy Father’s Day to all the awesome dads out there! 💙

06/03/2025

The community we’ve always dreamed of, blooming right here in front of us 🌸

It is never lost on us how special this place and these connections are. So if you’ve ever attended an event or group, received care from one of our providers or even just reached out to learn more about The Collective — thank you!!!

Each of you are a piece of the beautiful mosaic of support that makes this place special. 🫶🏼

Side note — our clothing swap at New Mama circle was SO fun! We have some leftover maternity/baby girl clothes we’ll bring to Pregnancy Circle on 6/9 for y’all to look through. Remaining items will be donated 🤍

06/02/2025

Congratulations to a fellow local Licensed Midwife, Louise on the upcoming opening of her new birth center right here in St. Augustine! Check out St Augustine Birth Center 🫶🏼

Homebirth isn’t for everyone; hospital birth isn’t for everyone; but midwives are for everyone! Reach out now for a free consultation to see how you we can be part of your birth experience.

06/02/2025

05/23/2025

Dancing into the holiday weekend 🩷

We hope everyone has a safe, fun and sunshine-filled Memorial Day Weekend!

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