Sage Roots Midwifery

10/17/2026

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and although Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day was October 15, grief doesn’t follow a calendar.

For some families, the loss of a baby is something they carry quietly. Others may talk about their baby often. Some may be grieving a loss from years ago, while others are still trying to make sense of something that happened only recently.

There is no timeline for grief, and there is no expiration date on loving and missing your baby.

If someone you love has experienced pregnancy or infant loss, you don’t have to find the perfect words. Sometimes simply remembering their baby, saying their name, listening without trying to fix the hurt, or continuing to check in long after the loss can mean so much.

To the families carrying this kind of grief, your baby matters. Your grief matters. And you don’t have to pretend that loss is something you’ve simply moved past.

With love and remembrance,
Sage Roots Midwifery

09/29/2026

The birth may be over, but my job isn’t. 🤎

One of the things I love about midwifery is getting to care for both mom and baby in those first quiet moments after birth.

Once baby is here, we take our time. I assess baby’s breathing, heart rate, temperature, color, reflexes, weight, and overall transition to life outside the womb. I also keep a close eye on mom as she recovers from birth.

And yes, there is a newborn exam—but there is also a lot of simply watching, listening, answering questions, helping with those first feeds, and giving everyone a chance to settle in together.

The newborn exam takes place about an hour after birth, once baby has nursed well and mom is stable. It’s a full newborn exam, just like what takes place in other settings. I do a thorough newborn exam right there next to mom, who’s snuggled up in bed oohing and awing over her new baby. Maybe a partner, dad, grandma, doula, or another loved one is nearby, and we might take a few guesses at how much baby is going to weigh. There’s something really special about quietly and joyfully celebrating those first moments while I care for both mom and baby.

Those first moments are pretty special. And I’m grateful that home birth allows me to care for families through the whole process—not just the moment baby is born. 🌿

09/25/2026

I don’t promise you a home birth.

I don’t promise that your labor will go exactly the way you hope.

I don’t promise that nothing unexpected will happen.

What I can promise is that I will care for you honestly.

I’ll give you the information I have. I’ll listen to your questions and concerns. I’ll monitor you and your baby. I’ll tell you when I’m concerned. And if I believe we need something that can’t safely be provided at home, I’ll tell you that, too.

My goal isn’t to make every birth happen at home.

My goal is to provide good care and help you make informed decisions along the way.

Sometimes that means staying home.

Sometimes it means changing the plan.

09/21/2026

Every birth has its own rhythm.

Some are quiet. Some are loud. Some move quickly. Some take their time.

And every woman brings her own strength, personality, hopes, fears, and story with her.

This particular birth was so triumphant! One of the beautiful gifts this new mother gave me was her unwavering believe that she could do it. I stood amazed as she so confidently brought her daughter into the world at last!

There were moments of true peace, joy and laughter as she labored; moments of hard, hard work where she needed all her concentration to make to through; and finally, the moment everyone had been waiting for:

One more big push and baby girl was here!

One of my favorite things about home birth is getting to witness these little pieces of a family’s story—the ordinary moments, the hard moments, and then that incredible moment when a baby becomes a person you can finally hold.

Thank you to this family for allowing me to share a little piece of their story.

09/18/2026

A little bit about the person behind Sage Roots. 🤎

I thought it might be fun to share a few things about me beyond just the fact that I’m your midwife.

I’m a licensed, certified professional midwife in Kentucky and Tennessee, a mama, a former doula, a homeschool mom, a lifelong learner, and apparently one of the last people still using a paper calendar. 😂

I love being outside, good books, coffee, and getting to know the families I care for. I believe in physiologic birth, but I also believe in being prepared for the unexpected. I believe you deserve to understand your options, have a voice in your care, and make decisions that are right for you.

Most of all, I love supporting women in their autonomy and reminding them that they are capable of doing hard things. Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum aren’t always easy—but you don’t have to navigate them alone.

That’s a little bit of me, and a little bit of the heart behind Sage Roots. 🌿

07/08/2026

I have two desks. I have a couch. Yet here I am, sitting on the floor to get work done. Peak homebirth midwife behavior. 🤷🏼‍♀️

07/01/2026

🎉 It’s my birthday month! 🎉

I was born on a Sunday morning an undisclosed number of years ago. My mother labored with me through the night and was grateful I was born in time for her to have breakfast—a feeling to which I’m sure many of you can relate!

As I celebrate another trip around the sun, I’ve been reflecting on how grateful I am for the families who have trusted me to walk alongside them during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. It is truly an honor to be invited into such important moments in your lives.

As a small birthday wish, if Sage Roots Midwifery has been part of your family’s story, I would be so grateful if you would consider leaving a Google review. Your feedback helps other families learn about midwifery care and hear firsthand what it’s like to work with me.

And if you have photos from your pregnancy, birth, postpartum, or newborn days that you’d be comfortable allowing me to share on my website or social media, I’d love to see them! The families I serve tell the story of midwifery care far better than I ever could.

There is absolutely no obligation—your trust and the opportunity to care for your family have already been an incredible gift. Thank you for supporting Sage Roots Midwifery and for allowing me to do work that I love every day. ❤️

https://g.page/r/CcY-JFNDArnoEAE/review

📸 Pictured: myself as a baby, my mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother—five generations together. I am named after my great and great-great-grandmother pictured here. A reminder of the lineage of women who came before me and the legacy of birth, motherhood, and family that continues through each generation.

05/04/2026

Another day, another adventure 🤍

This past week was full of them. From heading out for a false alarm labor… to locking my keys (and all my equipment 😅) in the car while trying to stay nearby just in case things picked up.

But honestly, there was a gift in that moment. I was forced to just be—watching butterflies at a place near and dear to my heart. And of course, my mom came to the rescue (as moms do), even showing up in her Sage Roots Midwifery swag.

Then the very next day—not one, but two babies were born. I had to call in a backup midwife for one while I stayed with the other. Both babies arrived safe and well!

I’m so grateful. For the people God has placed in my life—for my family, my friends, and the midwives I’m blessed to work alongside (and call friends).

We always say it takes a village to raise a child… and to care for a new mother. But it takes a village to care for the midwife, too.

And as we head into International Day of the Midwife tomorrow, I’m especially thankful to walk this path—serving families and being supported by such an incredible community of women. 🤍

04/16/2026

In person childbirth education classes are rare and a real treat! You won’t want to miss this one with Renee, she’s an excellent teacher! 💜

We are excited to be hosting a Childbirth Education Class on May 2nd! Email [email protected] for more info and to book - we look forward to seeing you there!

01/28/2026

Patience paid off. 🤍
After a false-start labor in the middle of the snowstorm, this sweet baby arrived today on a beautiful, sunny, icy day—right on God’s perfect timing. Midwifery is so often about waiting, trusting, and honoring the process.