Lesley Rathbun CNM, FNP, MSN Owner/Director/Staff Midwife

Lesley is the founder of Charleston Birth Place. She has worked with hundreds of birthing women as a labor and delivery nurse, and nurse-midwife. She has worked in all areas of obstetrics and women’s health. lesley@charlestonbirthplace.com Read More

Judy Osborne CNM, MSN Staff Midwife

Judy Osborne has been a Certified Nurse Midwife for 10 years. She began as an RN in the 1980’s. Nursing experience includes Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department, Nursery, Postpartum, and Labor and Delivery. judy@charlestonbirthplace.com Read More

Leigh Wood CNM MSN staff midwife

Leigh initially joined Charleston Birth Place as a part time midwife to help cover weekends, holidays, and vacations. We are pleased to announce that she is now full-time. She comes to us with many years experience helping families welcome their new babies in an environment that promotes natural childbirth.

Renee Crowe Business Manager

Renee is our business manager and has many years experience with managing medical offices. Renee can help answer questions regarding billing or insurance. Renee@charlestonbirthplace.com

Mary Combs

Mary and Amy share the front desk responsibilities. Mary manages our Babies and Bellies Boutique and can help answer questions about the products we carry.

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Laurie Hersey, CNM, MSN Staff Midwife

An Atlanta native, Laurie and her husband have now moved Charleston.  She worked as a labor and delivery nurse for 4 ½ years, earning her Masters Degree at Emory while working as a labor nurse at Cobb Hospital in Austell, Georgia.  She has been a Certified Nurse Midwife since December of 1999.  While in Atlanta, Laurie worked as a CNM at Northside Hospital in Atlanta.  She is excited about helping women give birth in a less invasive, more relaxing environment and looking forward to working with families at Charleston Birth Place. laurie@charlestonbirthplace.com

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