Hi, I'm Jill.

Certified Professional Midwife • Wife • Mom • Birth Worker Since 2006

For nearly two decades, I've had the privilege of walking alongside women and families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum season. My approach to care is rooted in relationship, clinical discernment, and a deep respect for the physiologic process of birth.

I believe the best care is both clinically sound and deeply personal. My goal is not simply to help families have babies, but to provide steady support, thoughtful guidance, and a space where they feel known and cared for every step of the way.

My Journey Into Midwifery

My path into birth work began in 2006 and has included years of learning, mentorship, and hands-on experience. Over time, what began as an interest became a calling.

I completed three years of hands-on midwifery training and earned an Associate's degree in Midwifery from National College of Midwifery before obtaining my certification as a Certified Professional Midwife.

Practicing in Georgia has only strengthened my belief that families deserve access to safe, individualized, relationship-centered maternity care. I believe community-based midwifery plays an important role in supporting healthy, low-risk families and preserving physiologic birth in the appropriate setting.

Birth, to me, is not only physical, but deeply spiritual. I consider it a privilege to witness the strength, vulnerability, and transformation that accompany the journey into parenthood.

What Matters Most

Relationship

I believe the best care begins with relationship. Trust, communication, and truly knowing the families I serve are foundational to the way I practice. Care that knows you—not just your chart—creates space for meaningful conversations, informed decision-making, and the kind of trust that allows families to feel seen, heard, and supported throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum season.

Grace

The name Charis comes from the Greek word meaning grace, and grace is woven throughout both my life and my practice. My Christian faith is central to who I am and influences the way I care for others. I believe birth is not only physical, but deeply spiritual, and I strive to approach each family with humility, compassion, and respect. My desire is to honor both the design of the body and the presence of God within the birth space.

Safety

Safety in out-of-hospital birth is built on more than clinical skill alone. It requires thoughtful screening, ongoing assessment, shared understanding, and a commitment to practicing within a clearly defined circle of safety. I believe that trust and safety are not opposing values—they work together. Families deserve both compassionate support and honest conversations, with decisions made through a lens of wisdom, evidence, and individualized care.

Education & Experience

  • Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) since 2023

  • Licensed Midwife (Utah)

  • Graduate of National College of Midwifery with an Associate’s of Science in Midwifery

  • 3 year midwifery apprenticeship in Georgia

  • 5-week out-of-state internship in midwifery

  • In birth work since 2006

  • Current CPR, BLS, and NRP certifications

  • Specialty training in

    • Birth Emergency Skills Training

    • Breech Without Borders

    • Integrative Resuscitation of the Newborn with Karen Strange

    • Resolving Shoulder Dystocia with Spinning Babies

    • Manual Rotation of the OP Baby with Lisa Welch

    • NARM Preceptor

    • Advanced Maternal Blood Work Analysis

  • Relationship-centered care for low-risk families

A Final Thought…

Choosing a midwife is one of the most personal decisions a family can make, and I never take that trust lightly. Inviting someone into your pregnancy, your birth space, and your postpartum journey requires vulnerability, and I consider it a tremendous privilege to walk alongside families during such a meaningful season of life.

I understand that there are many wonderful providers and many different paths to welcoming a baby. My hope is not simply that families choose home birth, but that they find care that is aligned with their values, supports their goals, and allows them to feel safe, respected, and deeply cared for.

For those who choose Charis Birth & Wellness, my commitment is simple: to provide thoughtful, relationship-centered care rooted in grace, guided by wisdom, and grounded in a shared commitment to safety.

Whether our paths ultimately lead us to work together or not, I am grateful that you've taken the time to learn more about my heart and the work I feel so honored to do.

It would be my privilege to walk alongside your family.