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Meet Amanda Githaiga
Christian Doula. Birth Educator. Calm in the Chaos.
Hi, I’m Amanda—a certified birth doula (Harbor Birth Institute), founder of Born to Bloom: Christian Childbirth Academy, and Middle Tennessee’s go-to Crunchy Christian birth guide.
I help mamas walk into birth feeling prepared, equipped, and spiritually anchored—whether they’re delivering at home, in a hospital, at a birth center, or even planning a free birth. My work isn’t just about showing up when labor starts. It’s about setting the foundation long before then: shifting mindset, optimizing the body, educating deeply, and reminding you who God designed you to be.
What I Bring to the Birth Space
I’ve supported over 100 families through everything from VBACs and VBA2Cs to IVF, multiples, surrogacy, and high-risk births. I use a blend of tools like Spinning Babies® and Gilligan’s Guide to encourage optimal fetal positioning—and I fully believe that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of Pitocin.
But beyond the tools, I bring calm energy, clear education, and deep reverence for your role as a mother. I'm here to remind you that you are not at the mercy of a system—you have authority, options, and a God-given ability to birth in peace and strength.
Why I Do This Work
Because my first birth? Chaos.
And my second? A home water birth with an 11-pound baby, where I looked at my husband and said:
"I could totally do that again. I understand why some women have 20 kids."
That moment changed everything.
Now, I get to walk with other mamas as they go from overwhelmed and unsure to rooted, ready, and radiant.
I’m a mama of two—Lilianna Rose and Jasmine JuneRose—and they are the heartbeat behind everything I do. My husband Stanley is the steady rock of our family, and together we live a life rooted in faith, nature, and a whole lot of family cuddles.
Your birth is sacred. Your body is wise. Your story matters.
And I’d be honored to walk with you through the holy, the hard, and the in-between.
What I Believe
I believe that birth is not something to be feared, but something to be celebrated and embraced—as it transforms you into someone your former self couldn’t even imagine.
I believe that love is the cornerstone of a strong birth, and that support is her foundation.
I believe that no matter how or where you give birth, when you are spiritually anchored and supported, you can walk in the strength God has already placed within you.
I believe that you have full sovereignty over your body, and I will help you access wisdom, discernment, and information that aligns with your values—not just what’s trending or institutional.
I believe that your experience matters. A satisfying birth should never be minimized in favor of a checkbox outcome.
And finally, I believe that birth—when covered in love, support, and reverence—has the power to shift families, futures, and generations.
Fun Facts/Opinions
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Water is my happy place
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Chai > Coffee
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I love rainy days
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Please don’t put me at the center of attention
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Podcast queue: always full
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Sunlight and sleep are sacred