The Birthways Team Has Your Best Interest At Heart

Birthways Family Birth Center offers care for all aspects of a woman's life, from well woman
gynecological care, annual exams, pap smears, birth control, prenatal and postpartum care,
labor & birth, menopausal care, and lactation support.  

Our Midwives are licensed by the State of Florida and hold National Certifications while the
entirety of our staff is certified in CPR and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP).
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At Birthways we find joy in mothering new mothers, fathers, and families as they are born.
We invite you to schedule an appointment for a visit or complimentary consultation! Your
Midwifery Care awaits you!
"Our 2nd son was born at Birthways last week and it was an incredible experience. My prenatal care was exceptional. I never felt awkward or rushed.  My son was born into a calm, loving environment and the midwives were so wonderful. They gave us space to labor unhindered, but were there for us when we needed them. When things got intense and I experienced fear, they were calm and reassuring. I feel so blessed to have found Birthways and would 100% recommend them to anyone wanting a more natural birth option." - Dani W

Meet Your Midwives

CHRISTINA HOLMES, LM, CPM

Christina Holmes, LM, CPM is a Florida Licensed Midwife and Nationally Certified
Professional Midwife since 2002 assisting over 1000 babies into the world. Having grown up in Sarasota, Christina is fully invested in the health of the families in our
community. She has volunteered with the Newtown Health council, was a Board Member of the Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota, and has served many years on the FIMR committee helping to promote healthy pregnancies and babies in our community.

Christina has been active in Midwifery legislation and regulation at the State level as the former President of the Midwives Association and current Vice President of the Florida Alliance of Birth Centers. With a love for educating families and birth professionals in order to create a world of safe, compassionate birth, she has taught Midwifery, Medical, EMS, Nursing, and Physician Assistant students over the years. 

​Christina is a mother and a grandmother and wishes for every woman, child, and family to be treated with kindness, love, and gentleness at the time of birth.

CHERYL ROSS HOLLIFIELD, CNM, ARNP

Cheryl Ross Hollifield is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse
Midwife with more than 40 years of experience catching babies, listening to women, & caring for their health care needs. Not only can she assist you through a pregnancy, she is here for women throughout their lifetime. From the first menstruation cycle, birth control, through menopause.

Gardening, kayaking, swimming and reading occupy some of her favorite moments of relaxation. Cheryl has two beautiful grown daughters and is excited to continue serving women in the Sarasota and surrounding communities as part of the Birthways Family!

AUDREY LUCK, LM

Audrey dreamed of being a Midwife from a young age. She obtained her degree in Biology & Women’s Studies at FSU and graduated from the Florida School of Traditional Midwifery in 2013. Audrey joined the Birthways Family in 2017 after working in home &  birth center practice in the Miami & Tampa areas.

Audrey has a passion for maternal health issues especially in under-developed countries like Haiti. She loves to share her knowledge of holistic health and believes birthing mothers should be both honored & protected.

Audrey lives in Sarasota with her husband and son and enjoys being outdoors and playing the ukulele.
"I  could not have asked for a better birth experience. As a first time mother, I was nervous about the unknown. Michaela, Lisa and everyone else at BWs was wonderful. From start to finish, the care, education, responsiveness was great and they really encourage you to take your care/understanding of the birth process into your own hands by educating yourself and not let things just happen to you - it's empowering. I do think some of the education classes could have been stronger but all in all, I am very happy with my experience there. " - Sehee Chung

Birthways Support Staff

Linda Jones, Administrator

Linda has always been a supporter of Birthways Family Birth Center and joined our team in 2011. She is the mother of four grown children, the grandmother of five and great-grandmother of 2 boys. Linda loves horses, babies, and country music! She handles many of the behind the scenes details. ​

Rachael McGeorge, Office Manager

Rachael is one of the first people you’ll likely meet at Birthways. She’s a mother of 2, manager of midwives, and is happy to answer your questions and schedule your appointments. Rachael is happy to assist our families in any way she can. ​