Charlie Rae Young LM, CPM, CLC, WIMI - Expert Witness in home birth and birthing centers for Plaintiffs and Defendants

Charlie Rae Young, LM, CPM, CLC, WIMI, is a leading authority on community midwifery standards, regulatory compliance, and out-of-hospital clinical safety frameworks with a specialty in the state of Florida. Licensed as a Florida Direct Entry Midwife (MW276), she has dedicated nearly two decades to maternal health, attending hundreds of births and pioneering innovative community healthcare initiatives.

Ms. Young holds a Bachelor of Science in Midwifery from the Heritage School of Midwifery and Health Sciences, alongside credentials from the Florida School of Traditional Midwifery and advanced training in Women’s Functional & Integrative Medicine under Dr. Aviva Romm. Her profound understanding of statutory boundaries is rooted in her role as the Council Chair of the Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery, a state-level regulatory body to which she was appointed by the Florida Surgeon General.

Charlie Rae Young is a Florida Licensed midwife with a specialty in expert witness support for cases involving midwifery care, home births, and birth center deliveries.

In her expert witness and forensic consulting practice, Ms. Young provides meticulous, evidence-based chart reviews, pre-suit affidavits, and deposition or trial testimony. She specializes in evaluating complex malpractice claims involving Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64B24, focusing specifically on mandatory consultation thresholds, high-risk screening violations, and intrapartum emergency transfer execution for both plaintiff and defense teams.

If you are a family or representing a family who is seeking damages from a malpractice case involving a planned home birth or birth with a free standing birthing center, or you are a midwife or midwifery practice facing a malpractice claim, Ms. Young can serve as an expert witness in your case. She offers a deeply compassionate and human approach to working with client’s through the often difficult and confusing litigation process.

You can reach her directly at 813.944.9120 or charlie{at}barefootbirth{dot}com