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The Birthing Tree Laney Sweet, SBD | Birth, Postpartum & Bereavement Doula
Supporting families since 2011. Now serving Nashville & Middle Tennessee.
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Birth Doula • Postpartum Doula • Placenta Encapsulation • Birth Pool Rentals • Birth Photography & Videography My name is Laney Sweet and I am a Certified Birth and Bereavement Doula with StillBirthday. I am a homemaker to my husband of five years and to our two beautiful daughters. I draw from my personal childbirth experiences to offer a more in-depth understanding of how support, or the lack of

, can greatly determine the feelings a mother has when she reflects back on her birth experience. After having two very different birth experiences - an unsupportive hospital birth followed by a supportive home/water birth - I developed a passion for childbirth and sharing evidence based facts among my community. I have learned that every woman births differently and every woman is equipped with primal instincts that will help guide her through her journey. As a doula, my goal is to help follow and enhance those natural instincts in a way that feels comfortable to the expecting mother. Through compassion, a calming presence and continuous support, I am honored to watch babies and parents be born.

Looking forward to meeting this little one! ❤️
08/25/2026

Looking forward to meeting this little one! ❤️

06/26/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about preparing for birth is that the first step is writing a birth plan.

I don't think it is.

Before we decide *what* we want, I believe we should first understand *why* it matters to us.

That's the difference between a birth plan and birth preferences.

When we begin by identifying our values—what helps us feel safe, respected, informed, and supported—we create a foundation that can guide us through birth, even when the unexpected happens.

I wrote this article because I believe thoughtful preparation isn't about creating the perfect checklist. It's about gaining clarity, understanding your options, and learning how to make decisions that reflect what matters most to you and your family.

Along with the article, I've also created a **free Birth Values Workbook** to help you explore your priorities before writing your birth plan. I hope it's a meaningful resource for anyone preparing to welcome a baby.

📖 Read the article:
🔗 [Ihttps://laneysweet.com/blog-nashville-birth/birth-preferences-vs-birth-plans-why-the-difference-matters/]

📥 Download the free Birth Values Workbook:
🔗 [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yF_YVHq5BWm5Lx-d7lnDMQyccdzoeLBB/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102603493578552411868&rtpof=true&sd=true]

I'd love to hear your thoughts after reading. What is one value that feels most important to you as you prepare for birth?

By Laney Sweet | The Birthing Tree Somewhere along the way, preparing for birth became synonymous with writing a birth plan. If you're pregnant, chances are someone has already suggested downloadi…

A shout-out to all the dads who have taken such good care of their wives in labor, and always! You guys are
06/24/2026

A shout-out to all the dads who have taken such good care of their wives in labor, and always! You guys are

04/04/2026

This was a really serene birth that I had the honor to doula and film.

She did a lot of preparation— and carried that into her labor. Yoga, Spinning Babies techniques, meditation and prayer. She just followed her body’s instincts the whole time.

Lots of movement, breathing, staying present through each wave.

Her husband was steady with her, and the whole room felt calm. Supportive midwives in no rush…

Hospital birth, a necessary induction, and still this peaceful. 🥹

Over ten years and three births together with this family… marks the end of my serving in DFW, TX. 🥰 (Repeat clients are...
03/24/2026

Over ten years and three births together with this family… marks the end of my serving in DFW, TX. 🥰 (Repeat clients are always welcome to inquire about my traveling services!)

I am now opening my practice full-time in Nashville, TN. I hope to serve you soon.

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