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Meet Ashley

Hi, I’m Ashley. I’m a mom, teacher, and midwife. I’ve had all three of my children at home, taught over 100 families natural childbirth education, and attended over 100 unmedicated births. The majority of my clients are first-time parents who understand that staying home for their care minimizes unnecessary medical intervention and maximizes their family’s experience in the process. 

I approach care with a “more is more” practice style – more investment in your health, more conversation about your options, and more support in your parenting decisions throughout the childbearing year. Alternately, I approach birth as a normal process and see my attendance as “there for the rare”. I happily take an attentive backseat, ready to monitor yours and your baby’s well-being, provide labor support, and make recommendations as invited or needed.

I know that when women are supported, dads are included, and families are prepared, birth can be nothing short of amazing. Having a home birth changed my life, and my hope is that it changes yours too.

My Credentials

  • Bachelor of Science in International Relations from Florida State University
  • Certificate of Completion for a 3-year-MEAC-accredited midwifery program (Birthwise Midwifery School)
  • NRP-certified
  • BLS-certified
  • Certified Professional Midwife (CPM), licensed in the state of Tennessee
  • Affiliated Bradley Method Instructor (AAHCC)
  • Additional training: Spinning Babies Workshop, ToLabor birth doula training, ReTeach Breech with Dr. Stuart Fischbein
  • Additional education: Placenta encapsulation, Fertility Awareness, Adoptive Breastfeeding at Birthwise Midwifery School; Resolving Shoulder Dystocia (Spinning Babies e-course); Massachusetts Advanced Practice Midwifery Workshop; Stick Em Up IV Therapy class; Midwifery Emergency Skills Program (MESP) Online Learning
A family celebrating together after the water birth of the new baby at home. Chattanooga Home Birth Midwife
A midwife holding a baby immediately after being delivered during a water birth. Chattanooga Home Birth Midwife
A midwife preparing for the birth of a baby at home. Chattanooga Home Birth Midwife
A mother preparing for a water birth at home. Chattanooga Home Birth Midwife
Khloe assisting a mother during labor as a doula. Chattanooga Home Birth Midwife

Meet Khloe

Hi, I’m Khloe. I’m Ashley’s birth assist. I have a passion for helping mamas feel safe and supported through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. 

My love for all things birth started after my second baby was born at home. I saw how amazing birth could be in the right environment and with a trusted team. I want all mothers to have that same joy and satisfaction!  

I believe that “healthy mom and healthy baby” should be the baseline of maternity care. I help mothers to be educated, respected, and cherished during the whole pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. I am truly honored, grateful, and in awe every time I am invited into a birthing space and get to be a part of a family’s story. I am thankful that Adonai has led me down this path to support birthing families.

My Credentials

  • H.E.R.B.A.L certified birth keeper / birth doula
  • CPR-certified 
  • NRP-certified
  • ReTeach Breech training with Dr. Stuart Fischbein
  • Breastfeeding for Doulas with Jody Swank, CLE