Young Birth-Professional Birth Support

05/31/2025

People often ask me, “What does support actually look like? What do you do?”

Honestly?

It looks like encouraging you when you’re at your limit.
It’s sending you helpful info when you’ve got a million questions.
It’s reminding you of the strength that’s already inside you — even when you can’t see it yet. 💛

Support isn’t just for the birth itself. It’s for the weeks leading up to it, the blurry, sleepless days after, and every moment in between.

I always tell my clients — this is your journey. I’m here to follow your lead, give you what you need, and hold space for you through it all.
I can’t guarantee how things will unfold, but I’ll show up for you, help you process, and make sure you never feel alone in it. 🤍

05/31/2025

Soaking up the sweetness of summertime ☀️

This season is all about catching up on overdue appointments, spending quality time with my kids, diving into my book stack, and immersing myself in all things birthy 🩷

✨ Exciting news — I’ve added Prep4Birth™️ classes to close out 2025! Whether you’re early in pregnancy or getting close to baby’s debut, this fun + informative class is here to help you feel confident and prepared.

Head to the link in my bio to grab your spot — and yes, 2026 dates are already on my mind! 💭👶



📸cred: at the beautiful

05/23/2025

05/05/2025

The Knoxville Police Department will partner with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office and other local law enforcement agencies to host its next Child Safety Seat Checkpoint this Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chilhowee Park!

The Child Safety Seat Checkpoints are a completely free-of-charge service offered by the KPD for anyone who regularly uses child safety seats. During the Checkpoint, child car seats are inspected by a certified car seat technician to ensure proper use and installation. Additionally, car seat technicians provide valuable safety tips and recommendations for those utilizing child safety seats.

The Checkpoints are led by experienced and knowledgeable KPD personnel who have completed the 32-hour Child Passenger Safety Technician Standardized Training.

For Saturday’s checkpoint, no appointment is necessary and drive-ups are welcome.

For more information, call 865-215-7081 or email [email protected].

Click here to learn about other upcoming Child Safety Seat Checkpoints: https://knoxvilletnpolice.gov/child-safety-seat-checkpoints/

03/22/2025

I have some exciting news to share! In my ongoing commitment to provide top notch holistic midwifery care, I’m now offering The Fresh Test as an option for gestational diabetes screening—at no extra cost to you! While I was wish I was sponsored (wink wink ), I’ve decided that I don’t want any testing options to be cost prohibitive for any client!

Why The Fresh Test?
- Made with simple, clean ingredients
- Free from artificial dyes and additives
- Meets medical standards for glucose testing

But remember, this isn’t the only option. We’ll discuss all available choices—including at-home glucometer monitoring—so you can decide what’s best for you and your baby. Because informed choice is at the heart of personalized care.

Got questions? Drop them below! ⬇️

01/07/2025

Spontaneous day off calls for a quick visit with to make sure all of my documents are signed and ready to send to for recertification! Bonus: these super cute stickers and, more importantly, hugging Cara’s neck!!!

How is this my second go round of recertification?! This means I’ve officially been certified for almost 6 years!

01/06/2025

I’m definitely not great about posting on social media, but I’ll *try* to do a little better this year 🤷‍♀️

Anyhow, this photo is 100% worth documenting!

1. I remembered to take a photo while hosting a class!

2. It’s my first class in Maryville with ALL Maryville peeps AND they all share the same estimated birth month!! (Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE Knox and all my Knoxville people, but this was neat)!

I know these mamas are going to rock their births, and I’m so excited for each of them! We had such a good time talking about all the birthy things and prepping for our best births!!

If you’re interested in taking Prep4Birth™️ or just want to know more about it, DM me, comment under this photo, or click on the link in my bio! I host classes 1x a month for ALL the pregnant mamas ☺️

01/04/2025

DID YOU KNOW?
EVERYTHING - Every. Single. Thing. - related to your care (and if you are pregnant, your baby's [ies'] care) is OPTIONAL. Whether it is presented that way or not.
Yep, you read that right! I have made it a point to tell EVERY patient I encounter this sentence. I have had so many say in response, "wow, I didn't know that." And you know what? That is honestly sad.
It is my job to recommend things. It is my job to educate. I will always do that based on the information I have and promote evidence-based practices. I am a believer in science and research. I value the professional statements that guide me on how to care for patients. That's how I operate as a CNM. I promise that most every medical professional truly wants good outcomes, and that may be why things seem "pushy." We've seen some bad things, and we don't want you or your baby to be a negative statistic. TRULY we don't.
BUT, I also want to be a team. I want you to be on board with the plan that affects YOU (and if pregnant, your baby[ies]. I want to meet you where you are. I want you to feel heard. I want you to feel empowered. I want you to be educated and understand what is happening and why, how it can affect you and babe, and why the recommendation is what it is. I want you to have the knowledge to make the decision that YOU feel comfortable with in the end.
**ALSO IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER: A medical practice also has a choice whether to keep someone as a patient or not if someone is going against medical advice/recommendation. This is why kind, effective communication is so crucial for both parties involved!**