Hello! I'm a Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator, and Certified Body Ready Method® Pro who has passionately supported families during pregnancy and birth since 2001. (475 births attended as of Christmas Eve 2025!) I want you to have a positive and peaceful birth, no matter how your labor unfolds. (Think of me as your local tour guide and translator on a visit to a foreign land!) I serve families in the Middle TN region with in-person support and provide virtual assistance nationwide. I'd love to connect and share how I can help you have a better birth.

I am born and raised in the Middle Tennessee area and enjoy working with children of all ages. I have years of experience working on childcare and currently serve as a substitute teacher. I look forward to serving your family.

Please contact me for expert lactation and breastfeeding support. I conduct prenatal consultations with expectant mothers in their third trimester to discuss feeding objectives and relevant health histories. Follow-up meetings are recommended within the first week postpartum to evaluate latch and milk production, addressing any concerns that arise. My areas of expertise include managing low milk production, tongue and lip tie correction, and prenatal lactation education. I provide personalized services in the comfort of clients' homes within a 1-hour drive from Hartsville, Tennessee, or in my home office.

Hi there, I am an experienced midwife who is taking a hiatus from the on call life of being a midwife to be present with my 10 year old twins. I have extensive experience with breastfeeding, twins, newborns, etc. I love nurturing mamas and babies during the postpartum period. This time can be challenging for new parents but having someone to answer questions and provide support is crucial to making this transition smooth and enjoyable. I’d love to be able to work with your family as a postpartum doula.

Calvary (Callie) Willams is a Certified Postpartum Doula, Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Newborn Care Specialist and is Infant CPR/First aid Certified . “From as early as I can remember I had a doll in my arms and would play “ baby”. Once I outgrew baby dolls, I went straight to nannying! I was a full-time nanny throughout my high school career as I was homeschooled which allowed me to develop my love for newborns and their families. That led me to become certified as a newborn care specialist and postpartum doula, and then start my own business Calvary Postpartum and Newborn Care LLC.” Callie has been working as a Postpartum Doula for over 4 years and can’t wait to support your family!

Hi! I am mom to 10 children, birth activist, doula, and childbirth educator. I work hard to change the birth culture in Nashville by educating doulas, improving birth and baby loss care in the local hospitals, organizing Empower Your Birth conferences, donating peanut balls to 14 area hospitals, changing the TN newborn eye ointment law to be more favorable to parents, and fighting for parents/doulas rights during Covid. I have over 28 years of experience with pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. I run a Christian doula agency that strives to strengthen marriages/ families, educate to empower you, and nurture you to find joy in motherhood during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

My name is Becca Rae and I am a speech language pathologist and acting clinical director at SpeechPath Outpatient Clinic in Brentwood, TN.

My name is Marilyn Campbell & Iam a pediatric and perinatal-focused chiropractor in Murfreesboro, TN. I am passionate about education surrounding pregnancy, fertility, birth, and the postpartum period. I see women at all different stages of life and provide nervous system-focused care at my practice, Milestone Chiropractic. My husband also practices with me and sees husbands, teens, and women as well. We are part of a thriving birth community in Middle TN and co-manage care with many doulas, midwives, and lactation consultants in the surrounding counties.

Hi, I’m Kennedy Key — a postpartum doula with a passion for walking alongside families as they adjust to life with their new baby. I currently work in the OB/GYN department at Vanderbilt, where I get to support women and families through some of their most meaningful moments. I’m also in nursing school, working toward my Master of Science in Nursing, which allows me to combine my education with hands-on experience to provide evidence-based, compassionate care. My goal is to make sure every parent I work with feels supported, informed, and confident during the postpartum period — because you deserve to be cared for just as much as your little one.

Hello, I'm Julie Schutt, devoted wife and mother, a real-life Middle Tennessee native, unapologetic dog lover, and a certified doula specializing in postpartum and infant care. As a postpartum doula, it is my honor to provide the practical skills, physical assistance, and non-judgmental emotional support parents and families require to confidently address their unique situations. And as a mother, I understand your needs and the potential concerns you may be facing as a parent. Nashville-area parents from all walks of life have entrusted me to help ease their worries and offer them peace of mind. Each day, I lovingly support parents just like you, empowering them to succeed, to thrive, and to advocate for themselves and their children through in-home care, guidance, and the evidence-based resources needed to begin their family’s life-long journey on the best path possible.

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, Im Ashley- the woman, the doula behind Hearth + Womb Doula. As a postpartum doula with a holistic approach, I walk alongside moms and families so they don't have to walk alone. My care blends practical support with emotional grounding and soul level nourishment, creating a postpartum experience that feels held, supported and restorative. My goal is to hold you with intention and a grounded presence. ​ Each offering at Hearth + Womb is designed to honor the mother. Her body, her heart, her home, her becoming.

Hello Mamas! I am a fully-trained birth and postpartum doula, but I currently have reduced fees as I gain experience and obtain full certification. My background is in Early Childhood and Special Education. I earned both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in education, and I worked with children for many years. I am also a mother of four and stayed home with my children for several years. I have a passion for all things birth and recently decided that I wanted to spend the next chapter of my life as a birth worker. I look forward to meeting you and supporting you during your pregnancy, labor and postpartum journey!

Cathie Quillet is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Published Author, Public Speaker & barren Mom who specializes in infertility and pregnancy loss, along with the treatment of those in the seasons of pregnancy, postpartum and adoption. ​ Cathie is a member of Resolve and is a trained member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine and is trained by Postpartum Support International. Additionally, Cathie is the Counseling Advisor for Waiting in Hope. ​ Cathie is the author of the books Not Pregnant: A Companion for the Emotional Journey of Infertility, No Matter What Happens, Thrive Through Infertility and the Peace (In)Fertility Workbook. She is also the host of the Thrive (In)Fertility Podcast.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in reproductive mental health, I work with women and couples facing infertility, pregnancy loss, adoption, postpartum, and other struggles one encounters on the journey to grow their family. At Tennessee Reproductive Therapy, we support clients non judgmentally and offer comfort through what is often their most vulnerable season of life.

My name is Abalonia Leavitt. I am a mother of five beautiful children, married, driven , passionate. I love traveling especially as a midwife. I enjoy watching TV spending, time with my children and, taking vacations. I've had a passion for conception pregnancy and birth since I was a teenager. I would spend hours in the library researching and learning about embryology, neonatology and, obstetrics. As a mother, I know how important it is to have quality care, more importantly to feel heard. feeling empowered, Informed. like an ally you can rely on! You shouldn't have to feel like you're fighting against your beliefs and intuition. Most importantly you want what's best for your baby. Some season practitioners are stuck in their ways I'm trying to bridge that Gap between hospital being a normality back to Midwifery being the sole purpose and providers for pregnancy aside from high risk pregnancies. I aim to lower mortality and morbidity rates among women and babies in the United States. I provide quality evidence-based care. I believe that "No one cares how much you know until, they know how much you care! At Leavitt's Itty-Bitty Delivery that is our commitment to our clients. With over 10 years of experience in the birthing field over 30 certifications, I strive to find answers and question everything with or without clinical trials, ACOG recommended standard of care. I meet my clients where they are, not on a spectrum that places all we knew and know about midwifery today on a sliding scale! I aim to break those barriers and get answers to all things prenatal, postpartum and newborn assessments and unnecessary treatments given due to protocols and policies that protect themselves and not the patients. I am also accredited A on the Better Business Bureau, WebMD, Vitals and several other sites. I have served my community for free in the past if insurance was not covered. I am unable to provide free services for births, I try to make up by working with your budget and will try for out-of-pocket reimbursements from insurance. I also serve the Elite communities as well. I offer a one of a kind genetic testing, Mommy care kits, Parenting courses, prep for Midwifery entry trainings, NRP, BLS, BBP, STABLE and, PALS. Contact me for more information or schedule a FREE 45 minute consultation, also check out my website. www.Leavittsitty-bittydelivery.com I just ask if we start business together please leave a review of our interactions, comments, concerns and any improvements needed. Thank you!

With almost 2 decades working in the industry ... I am always humbled by the opportunity to join a client during such an intimate part of their journey as a family. Depending on their specific needs, a full evaluation is performed for both Mother and baby. Medical, emotional, and supportive care is available and provided as we embark on the 4th trimester as a well crafted team!

My name is Jasmine and I’m currently attending school for early childhood education. I have worked with infants for about 2 years now and have completed my certification in Newborn Care!

I’m Devin, a postpartum doula living in Nashville, TN. Amplifying and bringing more equity to maternity care in the U.S. has been a passion of mine for several years as I have navigated a challenging motherhood journey. Now more than ever, doulas play a critical role in helping ensure positive postpartum outcomes for all birthing persons, where they feel empowered and fully supported in every scenario. I look forward to nurturing and supporting you throughout your postpartum journey and beyond.

Dr. Gouch is the founder of Sacred Soul Wellness LLC, an Integrative Health & Wellness Center located in Montgomery, AL and Nashville, TN. She is a Mind-Body therapist, Doula, and Somatic bodyworker, focused on evidence-based education, research, and services that support natural holistic healing. Dr. Gouch offers a variety of products and services that support whole-body wellness through education and intentional living. She is licensed and certified in a full spectrum of integrative health therapies with specialized training in Holistic Health Coaching, Yoga Therapy, Tai Chi, Massage Therapy, Meditation, Energy Work, Sound Therapy and more. Her approach is just the right mix of East meets West utilizing customized wellness plans to meet the needs of her clients seeking balance, relief from chronic pain and traumas, and lifestyle changes that support the WHOLE person. Dr. Gouch is passionate about serving as a birth-worker in the capacity of a full spectrum Doula covering (birth, postpartum, abortion support, death/loss, etc.). Every families birth story is unique and her services and support are design to support and meet the mother/family where they need most. She is honored to serve you and prepare and nurture your sacred space and journey through fertility, motherhood, and beyond. Her specialty birthing services include prenatal/post natal massage, pre/post natal yoga, sacred ceremony for postpartum healing and recovery, Maya Abdominal Massage, spiritual healing and ritual ceremonies, and Tending the Belly for all phases of womanhood. Her current community commitments and engagement include services with The Department of Veteran Affairs, supporting local families in the River Region and Music City and surrounding cities as a Community Doula, and has served as a Prison Doula as a part of the Alabama Prison Birth Project. She is a Tennessee Ambassador for Healthy Birthday, Inc. and Count the Kicks addressing infant mortality and stillbirth prevention, and as a stakeholder member for a special project in collaboration with The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) and Iowa Department of Public Health. Dr. Gouch is an international best-selling author and speaker who inspires, educates and empowers others to live well at every phase of life. You may connect with her for your birth/post partum needs, personal wellness needs or corporate wellness events via her website at www.sacredsoulwellness.org or via her Instagram at www.instagram.com/sacredsoulwellness to stay in the know of her in-person and virtual offerings and support.