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The Ultimate Guide to Homebirth Midwives in the Greater Nashville Area
- Amanda Githaiga
- Mar 28
- 3 min read
I’m Amanda, the doula behind Rose Birth Services. I support families throughout the Nashville area during pregnancy and birth — and I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside many of the midwives in this community.
And one of the most common things I see?
Mamas thinking they have to choose between support.
You don’t.
Why Midwives and Doulas Make a Great Team
Your midwife and your doula serve completely different roles — and when they work together well, it creates a really steady, supported birth space.
Your midwife is your care provider.
She’s responsible for:
your medical care
monitoring you and baby
helping you make clinical decisions
Your doula is there for you, physical, mental, spiritual
I’m focused on:
helping you stay grounded
supporting you through labor moment by moment
walking with you through decisions as they come up
making sure you don’t feel alone in it
It’s not either/or.
It’s a team.
And when it’s a good fit across the board, it really does feel like everything just… flows.
A Quick Note Before You Scroll
If you’re still early in your search and want to talk through your options, you’re always welcome to reach out.
You can fill out my inquiry form or just spend some time on my site getting a feel for how I approach birth.
No pressure — just a place to start.
Directory of Homebirth Midwives in Greater Nashville
These are midwives serving the Middle Tennessee area. Some are solo practices, others are part of a team. Some are CNMs and some are CPMs.
I’ve either worked alongside them or am familiar with them in the local birth community.
As always, reach out, ask questions, and find the provider who feels like the right fit for you.
Haven Midwifery
Midwives: Lauren Drees, Caroline Denning, Dawn Swendsen, Emmy Zarabi
Located in Franklin, TN
Lily Birth Collaborative
Midwives: Celesta Bargatze, Elise Gerard, Ashley Gordon, Brittany Hernández, Jennifer Miller
Located in Mt. Juliet, TN
Sovereign Birth Midwifery
Midwife: Chrystall Beitel
Located in Portland, TN
Wild Fig Birth
Midwives: Maggie Leo, Chelsea Hutton, Holly Peckskamp
Located in Nolensville, TN
Nurture Birth Services
Midwife: Taylore Estep
Located in Mt Juliet, TN
Braving Birth Beautifully
Midwife: Shannon Smajda
Located in Cottontown, TN
Centering Midwifery
Midwife: Lena McMillian
Located in Goodlettsville, TN
Blessed Traditions Midwifery
Midwife: Beth Clemence
Located in Dickson, TN
Upper Cumberland Midwifery
Midwives: Lauren Stum, Alyssa Willis
Located in Monterey, TN
HER Tribe Midwifery
Midwife: Chelsey Fischer
Located in Shelbyville, TN
Amma Birth
Midwives: Kendice Hartnell, Holly Peckskamp
Located in Kingston Springs
Clarksville Midwifery
Midwives: Jenny Fardink, Christy Peterson Andrade, Nasii Rivera Spence
Located in Clarksville, TN
Tender Beginnings
Midwife: Mary Anne Richardson
Located in Eagleville, TN
Whole Woman Birth and Wellness
Midwives: Stacy Hunt
Located in Ethridge, TN
Morning Star Midwifery
Midwife: Susie Meeks
Oak and Clove
Midwife: Aubrey McMillian
Embrace Birth Co.
Midwife: Brianna Shrum
Final Thoughts on Homebirth Support in Nashville
If you’re considering home birth, there’s usually a reason.
Something in you is pulling toward it.
Toward being in your own space.
Toward a slower, more grounded kind of care.
And I’ll just say this — as both a doula and a homebirth mama myself…
There’s something really special about it.
The quiet.
The familiarity.
The way your body gets to just… do what it was created to do without interruption.
It’s not chaotic.
It’s not what most people imagine.
When you’re prepared, supported, and working with a skilled midwife, home birth can be an incredibly safe and steady option for many families.
I believe that deeply.
(My husband does too — he’s honestly become a bit of a homebirth evangelist at this point.)
But what makes the biggest difference isn’t just where you give birth.
It’s how you prepare.
And who you have around you.
The right midwife.
The right support.
A space that allows you to stay grounded in what’s happening instead of feeling pulled in every direction.
You don’t have to rush into a decision.
Take your time.
Ask questions.
Pay attention to what feels steady and right for you.
And if you want someone walking alongside you in that — I’m here.
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