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MEET RIVERBEND MIDWIFERY
Licensed Midwife, Certified Professional Midwife
Rosalie Mitchell
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.
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Rosalie graduated from the Florida School of Traditional Midwifery and became a Licensed Midwife in March of 2021. Rosalie also holds certifications in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR).
Licensed Midwife, Certified Professional Midwife
Haley Williams
Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Haley is the oldest in a blended family of seven. She first became interested in pregnancy and birth when she was able to see her two youngest siblings come Earthside with the help of a local licensed midwife. In 2019 she began with The Florida School of Traditional Midwifery in Gainesville and was able to complete her clinical requirements with several midwives throughout Jacksonville. As of May 2023 she has completed all her requirements and is now a Florida license midwife and FSTM graduate. Haley lives with her husband, Chris, and sons, Greyson and River, who were both born at home with the help and support of midwives. Haley is passionate about prenatal education and empowering pregnant persons to make informed decisions about their care. She looks forward to getting to serve this community!
Haley also holds certifications in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR).
Birth Assistant
Jade Rodriguez
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.
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Tiffany Shiver
My breastfeeding journey began 20 years ago when I nursed my first baby. After successfully breastfeeding two children, I faced unexpected challenges with my third. Determined to overcome those struggles, I immersed myself in learning everything I could about breastfeeding. What started as a personal mission quickly turned into a passion for helping others navigate their own breastfeeding journeys.
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I began my professional career as a breastfeeding peer counselor with my local WIC & Nutrition Program. In that role, I taught breastfeeding basics, offered guidance through challenges, and encouraged moms to feel confident in their abilities. Living in a rural community, I saw just how isolating the breastfeeding journey could be for many families. Limited access to lactation support only made those challenges harder, and I became determined to help fill those gaps in care.
To better serve the families I worked with, I pursued advanced training in lactation, first earning my Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) credential and later becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
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Over the years, I’ve spent thousands of hours working with families, guiding them through diverse and complex breastfeeding challenges. My personal experience navigating tongue-tie, weight gain concerns, reflux, hypotonia, high palate, bottle refusal, and other obstacles with my own four children allows me to approach my work with both expertise and empathy. I specialize in maternal and infant nutrition, baby-led weaning, pumping (including flange sizing and exclusive pumping), breastfeeding with sensory or neurodivergent needs, secure attachment, and managing breastfeeding alongside conditions like PCOS and diabetes.
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Community is at the heart of everything I do. I founded the Tri-County Breastfeeding Support Group in North Florida, served as a leader in the Capital Area Breastfeeding Coalition, and regularly participate in local outreach activities. My goal has always been to normalize and destigmatize breastfeeding while building a circle of support for families.
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Beyond my professional qualifications, I rely deeply on my faith to guide my work and relationships. As a devoted follower of Christ, I strive to serve each family with compassion, understanding, and kindness. "Let all that you do be done in love." – 1 Corinthians 16:14
When you work with me, you’re not just getting expert lactation care—you’re connecting with someone who understands the ups and downs of breastfeeding firsthand and who is committed to your family’s well-being. I look forward to supporting you on your journey.
