for the Ancient City

current midwifery

serving a 30 mile radius of our office location in St. Augustine, Florida
(Palm Coast, Nocatee, Ponte Vedra, Jacksonville, Orange Park)

for the Ancient City

current midwifery

The Swell: Midwife Services is a warm and inclusive midwifery practice serving a 30 mile radius of St. Augustine, Florida. Our midwife, Elizabeth Ross, started out as an ObGyn in conventional medical practice. After her own transformative home births with midwives, she switched paths and now provides comprehensive prenatal care, home birth, water birth, VBAC, and postpartum midwife services to families of all types who want to give birth in their own spaces. She upholds the highest standards of modern, evidence-based care, while simultaneously honoring the sacred nature of childbirth and embracing her calling to traditional, intuitive midwifery. 

In North East Florida, you have many excellent options for maternity care, and we know this is a big decision and investment. Here at The Swell, we intentionally keep our practice volume low, allowing us to prioritize you and your unique journey through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. We would love to meet you and find out how we can help you achieve a safe and empowered birth.

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Prenatal Care ~ Home Birth ~ Water Birth ~ VBAC ~ Postpartum

Prenatal Care ~ Home Birth ~ Water Birth
VBAC ~ Postpartum

photo by Jessica Gillan

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close follow-up through calls, home visits, and office visits from the first few hours with your new baby  throughout 6 weeks postpartum

postpartum

expertise and experience to keep you and your baby safe, with compassionate care that honors your choices 

HOME BIRTH

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comprehensive, family-centered prenatal appointments with a focus on evidence-based practices to fully inform your decisions  

prenatal care

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personalized and unhurried

personalized and unhurried

respectful and skilled

respectful and skilled

comfortable and calm

comfortable and calm

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We'll respond to you within 2 business days to set up an in-person meeting (virtual calls available).

If you are ready to move forward, we will schedule your first appointment and begin your care. 

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WHAT OUR WONDERFUL CLIENTS SAY:

shannon Q, VBAC parent

"I felt very comfortable having Elizabeth as a midwife. She provided gentle care, had a warm and welcoming demeanor, and was very knowledgeable about birth! It was so easy to build rapport with Elizabeth during my prenatal care, which led to a trusting, safe environment for my birth. I highly recommend Elizabeth. Any mama would be in amazing hands working with her!"



sarah r, 1st time parent

"Elizabeth was a true blessing throughout my pregnancy and into motherhood. Her experience as both an ObGyn and a midwife gave me confidence that I was receiving the best of both worlds- knowledgeable, professional care with a deeply personal and compassionate touch. During such a vulnerable time, she became more than just my midwife; she was a steady source of comfort and reassurance.

Elizabeth's wisdom and guidance helped me navigate moments of uncertainty, and her thoughtful advice always felt perfectly attuned to my needs. She listened, supported, and truly understood the emotional and physical aspects of my journey. I knew I was in safe hands with her, and that peace of mind was priceless.

I am beyond grateful for the role Elizabeth played in my life during that time. Her kindness, empathy, and expertise made all the difference, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a midwife who goes above and beyond for her clients. She has a rare gift, and I am confident she will make a lasting impact on every family she works with."


lauren h, 2nd time parent

"Elizabeth was a joy to work with during my second pregnancy. She made me and my partner feel informed about every decision and was always willing to listen and connect with us. She took her time to understand our vision for our home birth and helped us make it a reality. I look forward to working with her in the future and would recommend her to any person looking to have a fantastic midwife experience."