Let Us Birth!
A Nurse Midwife's Walk with You through Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond
By Charlette J. Withers MSN, CNM — 104 pages
From the moment you discover you're expecting to the tender weeks of postpartum recovery, this comprehensive guide walks beside you every step of the way. Written by a practicing Certified Nurse Midwife with over a decade of experience and a deep personal calling to midwifery, Let Us Birth! combines clinical expertise with the warmth of a trusted friend.
What's Inside
A complete week-by-week companion from conception through the fourth trimester, blending clinical guidance with personal wisdom.
In the Beginning
Your first steps, choosing a midwife, and the decision to birth with confidence
Month-by-Month Guide
Week-by-week development, symptoms, milestones, and action items for all 9 months
Trimester Recaps
Baby development, body changes, prenatal visits, risks, and mindset check-ins
Special Conversations
Talking with your partner, extended family, unplanned pregnancy, and single parenting
Birth Preparation
Birth plans, doulas, childbirth classes, finance planning, and postpartum care
Labor & Delivery
Signs of labor, stages, complications, C-sections, and transfer of care
The 4th Trimester
Week-by-week postpartum care for months 1–3 after delivery
Why This Book Is Different
Written by a Practicing CNM
Not theory — real clinical wisdom from a midwife who delivers babies and cares for families every day.
Personal & Professional
Charlette shares her own journey as a mother of three alongside her clinical expertise.
Covers the Full Journey
From conception through the 4th trimester — most books stop at delivery. This one doesn't.
Actionable & Practical
Every chapter includes action items, checklists, and questions to bring to your prenatal visits.
What Readers Are Saying
"This book was my companion through every week of pregnancy. Charlette writes like a trusted friend who also happens to be a medical expert."
— First-time Mother
"I wish I had this book with my first pregnancy. The week-by-week guidance and action items made me feel prepared and empowered."
— Mother of Two
About the Author
Charlette J. Withers MSN, CNM is a Certified Nurse Midwife with over a decade of experience in women's healthcare. Born and raised in Southern California, she comes from a lineage of granny midwives — her great-grandmother was a healer and midwife in the parishes of Louisiana.
As the founder of Let Us Birth, Charlette is dedicated to ensuring every family has access to informed, empowered, and dignified birth experiences. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated and an active member of the California Nurse Midwives Association.