Midwives & Home Birth Midwives Near Me in Franklin, TN

Mary Anne Richardson, CPM-TN, EMT,RN (Licensed Midwife) Since August, 1994, Mary Anne Richardson as a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) has been asissting couples with births in the Nashville Area. During that time she has trained and worked in hospital settings, and in the homes of clients. Her experience with birth includes management of: breech, twins, shoulder dystocias, VBACs, and hemorrhage. She has dealt with placenta previa, placenta abruption, retained placenta, cord wraps, and velamentous insertion of the cord. In 1997 she founded Tender Beginnings and was the sole midwife for much of that time. She is active in providing education to other midwives and students to improve midwifery care for mothers and babies across the country. In pursuit of her passion to improve the reputation of midwives Mary Anne has served two terms as the President of the TMA (Tennessee Midwives Association) as well as other positions on the TMA board and still serves the TMA as a legislative liaison. As a legislative liaison she worked tirelessly, along with other midwives, to legalize CPM/Home birth midwifery in the state of Tennessee by successfully lobbing for three different bills through the state Legislature. She has served two terms on the Council of Certified Professional Midwives a division of the Department of Health state of Tennessee as Vice-Chairperson and the Chairperson. Currently she serves as the consultant to the Council of Certified Professional Midwives reviewing complaints to the Council. Mary Anne currently sets on the board of NARM (North America Registry of Midwives) and is the Director of Accountability for this organization. While caring for families as a midwife and monitrice, she maintains three TN State licenses and she is currently active in providing education to other midwives and students to improve midwifery care for mothers and babies across the country. She has presented courses to students in local universities and colleges about midwifery. She was honored to serve as the Keynote presenter at a “Empower Your Birth Conference”. She has developed and presented courses for midwifery students and midwives, some of which have been accredited by MEAC (Midwifery Education and Accreditation Council) and a presentation at MANA (Midwives Alliance of North America) a international midwifery conference. Mary Anne has also been an Instructor at the College of Traditional Midwifery. Her most current MEAC accredited class is “Stick ’em up IV Therapy”

Hi I’m Danielle! I believe it’s important to provide community especially during the first few weeks postpartum. I believe every family deserves to be supported during this transition and am happy to be trusted during this vulnerable time.

Hi there! I’m Torey, I’m a Certified birth and postpartum Doula. I was a nanny for 6 years before stepping into this Doula roll & a sibling to 5 others ( a lot of babysitting happened there). I have always felt comfy and at home in the child care/ nurturing space, I love what I do. I completed my training through ProDoula & have real time experience. Let’s chat! :)

Hi! We’re Michelle Robertson and Hannah Weithman, a birth doula team serving families throughout Middle Tennessee. We are both Licensed Massage Therapists specializing in prenatal massage. Our work supporting pregnant clients naturally led us into birth work, where we now support families together through pregnancy, labor, and birth. We believe birth is deeply personal, and our role is to meet you exactly where you are — whether you have a detailed birth plan or are still figuring things out. We attend births as a team so you always feel supported and never alone. Our approach is calm, nurturing, and respectful, offering emotional reassurance, hands-on comfort measures, and advocacy so you can feel confident and supported as you welcome your baby.

My journey into birth work began from a deep passion for supporting women through one of the most transformative seasons of their lives. Becoming a mother changed me in the best way possible, and having good support by my side made that experience even more meaningful. Through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, I learned firsthand how important it is for mothers to feel supported, informed, and deeply cared for. That experience ignited a passion in me to walk alongside other women and families during such a sacred and life-changing time. I believe birth is powerful, deeply personal, and instinctual. My philosophy is centered around offering compassionate, evidence-based support while honoring each family’s unique wishes and choices. I believe God intentionally designed birth with love and purpose. While every birth journey is unique, I believe women’s bodies were beautifully created for this process. My goal is to support mothers in feeling informed, empowered, and confident in the incredible strength and intuition God has given them. I believe every mother deserves to feel empowered, heard, and supported without judgment — whether that looks like an unmedicated birth, epidural, cesarean birth, breastfeeding support, or simply having someone by your side who makes you feel safe and cared for. My personal experiences with pregnancy, birth, and motherhood have shaped the way I support families. Motherhood has stretched me, softened me, and strengthened me in ways I never expected. It has deepened my empathy and helped me understand both the beauty and challenges that come with welcoming a baby and navigating postpartum life. I also openly share part of my story that has deeply shaped who I am today. I have a T-12 spinal cord injury. While this injury is part of my journey, it does not limit me from doing this work. If anything, it has empowered me to pursue it even more wholeheartedly. I am fully capable of offering hands-on support and care to the families I serve. While I do have a few small limitations, they are very minor, and I am always happy to have open conversations about them. More than anything, my injury has strengthened my resilience, compassion, and perspective on life. I truly believe God has used every part of my journey, both the beautiful and the difficult. It has molded me into the woman I am today. Through challenges, He has grown my faith, deepened my empathy, and given me a greater understanding of perseverance, grace, and the importance of support during vulnerable seasons of life. Those experiences are something I carry with me into every birth and postpartum space I enter. After moving to Tennessee, I felt deeply called to serve families within my community. My goal is to create a calm, supportive, and judgment-free space where parents feel confident, educated, and cared for throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. It is truly an honor to support families as they welcome their baibies and step into this new season of life.

I am a Birth/Postpartum Doula, but I also offer Lactation and Childbirth Education, along with Perinatal Nutrition Education. I have over 25 years of experience in OB and Pediatrics. I am also First Aid/CPR certified. I look forward to being by your side as your Doula during this wonderful time.

My name is De’ Asia Ford, and I am a passionate mother, postpartum doula, and healthcare professional with a deep commitment to supporting women and families through some of life’s most transformative moments. My personal experiences as a mother, combined with my professional background in caregiving and my passion for maternal and family wellness, have shaped my desire to create safe, compassionate, and empowering spaces for new and growing families. Sacred Steps Doula Care was created from my belief that every mother deserves to feel supported, heard, respected, and cared for throughout her postpartum journey. My philosophy is rooted in nurturing the whole person, physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, while honoring each family’s unique needs, values, traditions, and parenting choices. I believe postpartum support is not about telling a mother how to parent; it is about walking beside her, providing encouragement, practical support, education, reassurance, and a judgment free presence as she finds her confidence in motherhood. Through Sacred Steps Doula Care, my goal is to help families transition into parenthood with greater peace, confidence, and a sense of connection, reminding every mother that she does not have to take this sacred step alone.

Hi I'm Iva! I am a newly certified Birth and Postpartum Doula located in Murfreesboro TN. Birth is my passion and I love to talk about it, read about it, and listen to others about it. Even more, I love to help and serve mothers who are about to go through it. Women are not meant to labor and birth alone- that is why it is my hope that I can be their hands and feet as they accomplish something that can be both hard and very beautiful work. I enjoy going outside with my husband and three little girls, reading good books, and eating good food.

Hello! I have been a birth and postpartum doula and infant care specialist for 7 years. The overnight shift is my favorite! I help parents navigate life with a new baby by helping them get rest, establish positive sleep habits, and providing respectful care and support.

Hi everyone! I'm Brittany Fatoma, a certified perinatal doula (prenatal, antepartum, and postpartum) and perinatal doula trainer. I'm a proud wife to a phenomenal husband and mama to a powerhouse little girl who's growing up fast. When I'm not busy supporting families, you can find me dancing to music, belting out karaoke tunes, or whipping up some of my favorite Southern dishes. Before becoming a doula, I taught early childhood and elementary education for eight years. I was also passionate about leading a nonprofit advocating equitable educational opportunities for Black and Brown children. Birth work allows me to beautifully combine my love for children with my desire to empower and support birthing individuals. As a doula, I'm particularly interested in supporting families through challenging and exceptional circumstances, such as first-time parenthood. I also prioritize helping clients stay healthy and active throughout pregnancy. I offer comprehensive childbirth education to equip parents with the necessary knowledge and confidence. My ultimate goal is to create a space where birthing individuals feel empowered to have the desired birthing experience.

Hi, I'm a Holistic Doula and Herbalist. I am also a train Aromatherapist and Meditation Teacher. I use all of these skills and practices in my work as a supportive person during pregnancy, birth,and postpartum. I have many flexible package to choice from. I offer a free Herbal consultation with every client if they wish to use herbs, or teas. I do support wild pregnancy and unassisted birth/freebirth. I am also part of the LGBTQ+ community so I do feel great P.R.I.D.E when I have the honor to support queer families with fertility, birth, and during the postpartum period.

I’m Rachel, a birth companion (doula) and postpartum caregiver supporting mothers preparing for natural, physiologic birth and a supported postpartum transition. I work with mothers who are doing their best to prepare, but feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice, medical pressure, and not knowing who or what to trust. Many don’t want to feel passive in their birth, but also don’t want to feel like they have to manage everything alone or fight to be heard. My role is to help you stay grounded, informed, and supported so you can move through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with clarity instead of confusion. My background includes out of hospital birth, herbalism, holistic maternal care, and lived experience as a homebirth mother. My work is also grounded in faith in the Most High YHWH and a respect for birth as a natural process. Support includes: prenatal education and birth preparation help understanding options so decisions are not made under pressure nervous system support for labor and emotional steadiness postpartum care guidance so you are not left to navigate recovery alone I take on a limited number of clients each month to provide consistent support throughout pregnancy and postpartum. Amana is for mothers who want steady, grounded support, value discernment, and want to stay connected to their body and values throughout the process. Reach out to schedule a consultation if you feel aligned.

Daisy grew up in a small town in Alaska with her 6 siblings. She has always had a huge interest in pregnancy and birth, as she attended many of her aunts midwife prenatal visits and even one of her births at a young age. In January 2019, Daisy decided to move forward in pursuing a job in the birth worker world. She discovered what a birth doula was and soon found a certification program in Nashville TN that offered everything she was wanting. She was working in the Army as a military police at the same time as she was doing her certification, so the process took a little longer than expected but it allowed her to truly educate herself and work towards this new lifestyle for herself. When not doing birth work, Daisy enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and his three children. They do many outdoor activities to include; water parks, camping, fishing, and swimming. Daisy is certified as a labor and birth doula through Blissful Birthing TN, certified as a childbirth educator through Childbirth International, and certified as a placenta encapsulation specialist through Brilliant Birth Academy. She is also trained as a postpartum doula through Blissful Birthing TN.

Hey y’all! My name is Brittany and I have a passion for all things pregnancy, birth, postpartum and breastfeeding. I’m a certified breastfeeding specialist and doula.

Hello New Parent & Congratulations! My name is Brittany Wendell, Certified Birth Doula in Middle, Tennessee (mainly serving Clarksville & Nashville). I believe parents deserve to know all of their options, and be fully informed about each possible choice. We will work together on coping techniques, understanding and listening to your body, and full confidence in the many ways birth can unfold. I will support you and stand by you from our consultation through to your postpartum appointment. In my free time I like to spend time with my family, do Pilates, and take a walk outside. I can’t wait to meet you!

I am a Certified Professional Midwife licensed in the state of TN. I serve low-risk mothers during pregnancy, home birth, and postpartum. I am a Christian and passionate about the ministry of midwifery to the community around me.

Redeemed by His mercy. Serving women to the Glory of God as a birth doula and photographer. #birthaddict Soli Deo Gloria!

Hey! I’m Lily, a birth and postpartum doula with a holistic approach rooted in compassion, education, and empowerment. I believe birth is a deeply personal journey, and my role is to provide unwavering support, physically, emotionally, and informationally, so you can feel confident in your choices. I draw on my health science background and lived experience as a mom to guide families through the beautiful, challenging, and sometimes unpredictable path of childbirth. My philosophy centers on meeting each person where they are, honoring your unique birth preferences, and creating a safe, nurturing environment for both parent and baby. Whether you envision a fully natural birth, are exploring options with pain relief, or simply want someone present to advocate for you, I am here to listen, support, and encourage your voice to be heard. I believe every woman deserves to feel empowered, respected, and celebrated.

After going through multiple pregnancy losses and receiving support from other women, I knew that I wanted to learn how to support women through labor and birth, both in the extreme highs and extreme lows of that journey. I was trained in 2018 and have been practicing ever since! My doula career began in San Antonio and is now continuing in middle Tennessee, where I live with my husband and 3 beautiful children. I truly see doula work as a calling and ministry. I am passionate about empowering and supporting women, and I would love to walk alongside you in your pregnancy and birth!