Island Birth House

St Augustine's Birth Center & Midwives

Out-of-hospital birth in a luxurious space curated to offer evidence-based support and warm care for physiologic birth.

Imagine laboring in a warm, thoughtfully designed space that feels more like a luxury retreat than a medical facility. At Island Birth House, your care is unhurried and deeply personal—midwives who know you, honor your preferences, and stay by your side.

With comfort-forward amenities, continuity of care, and evidence-based support, it’s an ideal choice for low-risk families seeking a luxurious, empowering, and intimate birth experience.

Welcome to Island Birth House—an intentional beginning, beautifully held.

Step into a serene, beautifully appointed space designed for comfort and empowerment. With a focus on connection and choice, your birth center experience is calm, intimate, and fully tailored to your family.

Luxury, personalized midwifery care in a calm, home-like setting.

prenatal care with home birth midwife in st augustine, florida

Prenatal Care

Holistic prenatal care to prepare your mind, body, and tribe for birth and baby.

As midwives, we provide evidence-based information to support you in making informed decisions. Prenatal labs, ultrasounds, and childbirth education are available with a family-centered approach, in a space that feels like home.

st augustine birth center birthing suite with bed and birthing pool

Labor & Birth

Move freely, hydrate and nourish, follow your intuition and birth empowered.

We provide thorough monitoring of you and baby throughout labor and have the training and experience to keep you both safe. With comfort options such as luxury showers, birth pools and Nitrous Oxide This is balanced with warm, caring support and the freedom to birth your way.

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Postpartum Care

Immediate skin-to-skin, delayed cord-clamping and the golden hour are all standard care with birth center midwives.

We help you with breastfeeding and do a complete newborn exam right at the foot of your bed. We continue to support you with postpartum visits at home and in-office throughout the first 6 weeks with your new baby.

Considering giving birth at our Birth Center? Book a Free Initial Consult & Tour with our Midwives

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the cost of services?
Q. What's included in midwifery care at the birth center?
Q. Is giving birth at the birth center covered by insurance?
Q: Am I a good candidate for a Birth Center?
Q: What if I need to go to the hospital?
Q: Can I have a VBAC at a birth center?

Birth Center & Midwifery Fees & Payment

The Birth Package cost at Island Birth House is $8,000.

This includes an $6,000 Care Package including:

  • A free consultation to decide if monitrice care is right for you and if we are a good fit for each other.
  • All of your prenatal visits: Monthly through 28 weeks, biweekly through 36 weeks, and weekly through 42 weeks.
  • Labor and Birth Support
  • Postpartum Care through 6 weeks: mother & baby check-ins, breastfeeding support, family planning options including contraceptives and well-women care.

The $2,000 Facility Fee includes:

  • Use of a private, fully furnished birth suite
  • Access to birth tubs, luxury showers, and comfort tools
  • Nitrous Oxide machine
  • Standard medical and birth supplies used during labor and birth
  • Newborn care supplies and equipment
  • Required monitoring and emergency equipment

We offer a 5% discount for military families, first responders, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and anyone who pays in full by 28 weeks.

We offer payment plans and accept HSA/FSA, health share plans and Care Credit.

Learn more about care credit plans for payment options.