I can't say enough good things about Nashville Doula. We had our daughter in the middle of COVID…read moreand they were amazing. Thank you for taking such good care of us! We love you!

We are so very blessed Erica was a major part of our birth story. She was an amazing advocate who…read morewas supportive, loving, and genuinely excited to meet our baby with us, even after 20+ hours of labor and a transfer from the birth center to the hospital. She visited us after we brought our baby home and gave us a personalized gift bag, which was so unexpected and sweet. With our permission, she took sharable and discreet pictures during our birth experience and one of our favorites is right after he was born of us all together. She also sent the timeline she documented of when things were happening during the birth and at what time - something very special I had not even thought of! Even before we met Erica, the owner, Vicki, helped us personally with some paperwork we needed for our insurance company and I knew from the beginning this team would go out of their way to help new moms. Also, after baby arrived, Sarah met with me in my home to teach me how to do a super helpful postpartum wrap, which I also recommend. We can't thank Erica, Vicki, Sarah, and Nashville Doula enough. Highly recommend!

Tanya and Liz gave us the greatest gift of all- peace of mind and sleep!! We delivered twins 3…read moremonths ago and Liz was our assigned overnight doula. We were so lucky and blessed to have her!!! She is a pro at what she does and has a heart of gold. If you're on the fence about making an investment in overnight care for your newborn, do not hesitate to hire Tennessee Family Doulas!!

Very happy I chose Tennessee Family DOULA's for my placenta encapsulation and tincture. Tanya was…read morevery hygienic and left my kitchen spotless. She is very knowledgeable about all things baby, she is passionate about her profession and it shows! Highly Recommend!

Maggie was my midwife for my 4th baby, I was referred to her by a dear friend; and I am so happy to…read morehave found such a beautiful, kind and caring midwife! My situation was very different than most and I'm so glad that she decided to take me on as a client. At the time, I was traveling the county with my husband and 3 kids full time in an RV and knew that I'd be in the Nashville area when I'd be close to my due date. Maggie agreed to take me on at around 27 weeks when so many other midwifes backed out because of my different living situation. An RV birth wasn't easy, but Maggie was so wonderful and positive throughout the entire experience. I didn't end up getting my water birth as I had planned; as RV water heaters just don't cut it, but Maggie and Chelsea made me feel calm and very comfortable. They're a fantastic team!! I wish I could have used her for each of my pregnancies and any future pregnancies.

From the owner: Offering personalized midwifery care in your home. Rooted in faith, nourished by connection,…read moreempowered by evidence-based knowledge.

This review has been a LONG time coming! I've been meaning to write this for a year now!…read moreWorked with Tender Beginnings from Feb 2022 until Sept 2022 during my first pregnancy. I was SO excited when Donise called me, as I sat in a cold, sterile OB's office that I absolutely hated. When she said a spot opened up, I jumped at the opportunity! From the initial visit when I met Mary Anne and grew acquainted with the team (including Howie ) to my follow up 6 weeks after giving birth, Mary Anne took her time to educate, inform, listen, and understand. The care she takes with each patient is the opposite of what you get with an OBGYN, who tends to take the "one-size-fits-all" approach. Together, we planned the home water birth I always dreamed of. We talked game-plan, from who would be there, who would arrive later, care for me, what to buy/save, and what would happen after, and in my mind the birth of my dreams was destined to be. Around my 30-32 week follow up, I shared with her some anxiety/fear around the what-if it didn't go as planned? What if I had to give birth in my bed instead because my baby came too quick? What if XYZ? She gently & tenderly replied "Oh honey, there's a very high chance your birth won't go as planned. It may not be the birth you envisioned, but it will be the RIGHT birth for YOU." Those words echoed in my mind 10 weeks later, when due to illness/stress/lack of sleep, I went past 42 weeks & I had to be induced at St Thomas Midtown in Nashville. I remember the fear of hospitals (passed down from my mother, who delivered 6 by C-Section & had rough recovery) and feeling devastated and like my body had failed me. I was terrified of being induced, terrified of IVs/needles. I wanted a natural birth, no drugs, no interventions. But sometimes, God gives you exactly what you need. He knew me and my husband needed a whole team around us of trained professionals. He knew Mary Anne and Isabel would be the coaches/cheerleaders both of us needed to get through the long labor. They decorated my hospital room with some of the pictures/affirmations and twinkle lights I had set up in my birthing room at home. They were ANGELS sent from Heaven just in the nick of time. The nurses and anesthesiologists were the sweetest most caring people we could ask for. With everyone's help and support, I got through 22 hours of labor before I decided an epidural was the right call for my exhausted sleep-deprived body. There are NO TROPHIES for going through labor unmedicated (just bragging rights ;) ) and once I allowed my body to relax and rest, the rest of labor moved at a much quicker pace. 10 hours later, it was time to push! We had to hold off for a bit so that the attending OB could arrive, and once she made it, 3-4 quick pushes and my sweet son came into the world! And it all melted away. Nothing else mattered anymore, just that my baby was here, safe and sound, and I was safe and sound. I will never forget Mary Anne & team, and their kindness and compassion during the most intimate raw moments of my life. This birth wasn't the birth I had planned; but it was just the birth I needed. Bonus: I have had a lot of medical things done to me since having my son. Needles don't even phase me anymore, my fear of hospitals is gone. I still have such a heart for natural protocols and interventions, yet hold in my heart and mind a newfound respect for some of the things modern medicine has given us. Mary Anne will help you set out to have the birth you envisioned and do everything in her power to make it happen. Just know, if it doesn't happen, she will be by your side. She will grieve with you for a second, and when its time to adjust, she is already 2 steps ahead preparing the gameplan. You can't go wrong with her on your birthing team. Picture of my 13 month of wild child dancing with a stick, as well as my son at 1 Day old

Incredible!! If you are looking for the best Nashville or Murfreesboro area midwife, Mary Anne and…read moreher team are amazing! I am currently pregnant with my second baby, during this and my first pregnancy Mary Anne was super patient and thorough with me and my husband as first time parents at each appointment. She is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and it is evident she loves what she does and truly has a gift. My birth was absolutely amazing: Mary Anne, Elise, and Maggie are just incredible at what they do and I can't imagine a better team. We thank the Lord everyday for sending us to Tender Beginnings!

I cannot recommend Detrissia highly enough. From our very first meeting, she brought a sense of…read morecalm, knowledge, and unwavering support that was truly invaluable throughout my pregnancy, labor, and postpartum period. During pregnancy, Detrissia was a fantastic resource, answering all my questions, providing suggestions, waking thru every step of the birth plan with us to help us understand what each thing is so we could make informed decisions. When labor began, Detrissia was a reassuring presence. Her calm demeanor and practical support made an immense difference. After the birth, she continued to be a wonderful source of support. Her postpartum visit was a much-needed check-in that left me feeling encouraged. Hiring Detrissia was one of the best decisions we made for our family. Thank you, Detrissia for everything!

Amazing doula amazing person! Detrisscia was there for us through our pregnancy and birth. We love…read morethat she did an in office visit with me at my OB appointment and then followed up with me and my little one at home postpartum. Would highly recommend her services!

If you are looking for one on one support in your birth and labor class, look no further! Amanda…read morewas amazing. She knows her stuff!! The full 8 hour Saturday class felt too long and we didn't think we would absorb everything as well in one long session. The one on one sessions were broken into two 2 hour sessions and she came to our home for only $50 more than the group Saturday all day class. She gave us a very detailed booklet that answers almost any question you may have and gave a very thorough presentation on labor/birth/newborn care/post partum care. If you're pregnant, your social media is probably flooded with different advice etc. and overwhelming you. She cleared up a lot of questions for me and made me feel a whole lot better. I'm so thankful for Amanda!

Where do I even start! I had a really rough first trimester and the first bit of relief I felt from…read morethe sickness and anxiety was my phone call with Andrea at East Nashville Doulas. I had no idea what I was doing and could barely sort my feelings, and Andrea walked me through the rest of my pregnancy and birth with unwavering support and knowledge. She went through every potential type of birth process I may experience and was supportive of whatever my birthing desires were- which ended up being an elective c-section. Having her for the pregnancy and c-section were invaluable and I wish every pregnant person could have a doula with them, no matter the type of birth they experience or desire. I will be forever grateful for her and END every time I think about my pregnancy and birth.

I really enjoyed working with Jessica throughout my pregnancy. She is extremely knowledgeable,…read morekind, and sweet, and I felt well supported leading up to birth. When my daughter arrived 11 weeks early due to pre-eclampsia, Jessica dropped everything on a Saturday to be there for my emergency C-section. Her presence during such a scary and unexpected moment meant more to me than I can express. Postpartum was especially challenging as a NICU mom. While Jessica was always responsive when I reached out with updates, I would have appreciated more proactive emotional support during our NICU journey, as that season was particularly heavy. Still, I'm grateful for her care and commitment, and I'm glad I chose her as my doula.

From the owner: Jessica Easter, CD(DONA), founding member of the National Black Doula's Association, is a Nashville…read moreChristian Doula who provides educational, physical, mental, and emotional support to women and families before, during, and after childbirth. Contact her at AboundingGraceBirth@gmail.com.