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My husband and I moved to Florida when I was about 9 weeks pregnant. We were fortunate enough to find Virginia and knew right away she was the perfect "fit" for us. She has just the right balance of nurturing and professionalism while still maintaining a firm grip on the reality of pregnancy and birth.

Throughout my pregnancy she made me feel completely at ease with the process and what was happening to my body. I loved the personalized care and support that both myself and my husband received through this very special time in our lives and cannot recommend her enough.

I loved the personalized care and support that both myself and my husband received through this very special time in our lives and cannot recommend her enough.

Lisa and Brent Guest

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Essence of Childbirth / Virginia Wittebort LM, CPM
  
  

 Offering  Homebirth  Midwifery Service in Orlando, Clermont, Apopka, and vicinity.

My philosophy:


Virginia Wittebort founded Essence of Childbirth, Inc. in 2004 as a family owned and managed business dedicated to bringing awareness of what is profound in the process of pregnancy and childbirth.  At Essence of Childbirth, we believe that the base of strong human values is in the respect and love that we all have for each other, no matter how different we have created the dynamics of our lives. This respect and love starts from the time of conception. At our Midwifery practice in Clermont, Florida, we serve with respect and appreciation for our clients' journeys.  We offer maternity care based on the Midwifery model that has served the world for as long as humans have existed. We trust the female body and its innate ability to create a healthy process through pregnancy, labor, and childbirth.  We guide parents in a nurturing environment where developing trust for each other and the process is a common goal.


 
  

Our model of care involves the entire family as we encourage them to assume responsibility of their journey. We provide them with the information that is needed to foster healthy habits and make wise decisions conducive to the enjoyment of a natural, social and physiological process that evolves on its own accord and that is already complete by nature.

We take pride in nurturing relationships with honesty and trust.  We emphasize the importance of healthy communication by being available and approachable to the entire family, sharing their concerns, and looking for answers together.

Awareness of what is profound in pregnancy and childbirth is our ultimate goal, so we promote personal growth as the foundation in preparing for childbirth and parenthood.

We are committed to offering the most peaceful and loving welcome that a baby can possibly receive at the moment of her birth.
Normal pregnancy and childbirth is our expertise; therefore we focus on the natural process of pregnancy and birth carefully monitoring our clients through the entire process for any signs of physical or emotional risks.  Our model of care is based on researched medical evidence. At Essence of Childbirth our clients' safety comes first.  We take action based on extensive training, technical information and, of course, our intuition.  We are equipped with what is necessary to manage most common minor complications, and we have been trained and certified as required by law.


Respectfully,
Virginia Wittebort LM, CPM
President


 
       

 

 

  
 

 

Midwife Virginia Wittebort

"I'm honored to serve the world in this role."

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Birth Assistant Michelle Isla

Besides being a Birthing from Within Childbirth Educator, a Doula, and a Lactation Counselor, Michelle is a walking source of information. One of her main goals is to share her knowledge with parents in Central Florida; for that, she is dedicated to bringing the professional birthing community in Central Florida together. She also offers a lot of her time to building community for the mother to be and new mother... we are so grateful to enjoy the fruits of her work.

“It is my intention to honor your journey with Compassion and Love.  My deepest desire is to hold a space of appreciation for every being coming into the world.  I hold as sacred this beautiful transition for mama and baby.”
Michelle Isla CD (DONA), CLC, CPCE