Ozark Homebirth

02/12/2026

Just got to attend a family for the third time. All three born in the home setting. All three born with Ozark Homebirth, LLC. This is my third family to be able to do such a thing in the last 6mo. WOW! What a great time we've had!!! Thank you so much to all of you that have chosen for us to attend your pregnancies, births, and postpartums more than once. We appreciate it and more than that have loved being a part of your growing families!!!

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01/21/2026

My weekend:
Friday-head out to a cabin in the woods
Saturday-hiked two new trails and saw several waterfalls
Saturday evening-left out from the cabin and drove 2hrs to my repeat client, had a baby in the early AM on Sunday
Sunday morning-drove straight from leaving the birth back out to the cabin for a dip in the hot tub and then to sleep. Woke up to hang around the fire with friends and make dinner together
Monday-out to hike again and then to head home

Perfect!

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12/23/2025

If you are PP, many midwives have a 5/5/5 rule and a 7/7/7 rule for first time mamas. Get you a doula and a midwife and learn more about how to care for the postpartum mama. This first month is a time of healing and learning about how to be a new parent. Good planning can help you get the down time that your body needs in order to recover. We can absolutely hop up and do ALL the things. Buuuut, we shouldn't!

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12/23/2025

Did you know? A recent systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of midwifery continuity of care found significant impacts on labor, birth, and maternal/infant outcomes. Birthing parents were more likely to birth vaginally and after 37 weeks gestation, and less likely to have a cesarean, episiotomy, or induction of labor.

Consider what continuity of care looks like in your community, alongside access to midwifery care. How might you support clients in your community in advocating for greater continuity where it’s an option for them?

You can learn more about the review here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2025.105300

12/17/2025

This is what we hope to find in your house during labor. One of my favorite things to do (if Grandma or doula isn't there and getting to it first!) is to go make a hodge podge plate to replenish energy levels and get that blood sugar stable after the effort of labor and birth. This plate is a great example of after labor foods: fruit with skin (fiber and other nutrients), vegetable (fiber and other nutrients), dairy (if you can have it, protein) protein (savory), protein (sweet), dark chocolate (iron). Notice that nothing is cooked. A charcuterie type plate is so perfect for the postpartum time!

12/04/2025

Great information here for those seeking TOLAC/VBA2C.

12/04/2025

Prenatal Care and postpartum care with plenty of education and time for questions is the hallmark of healthy pregnancies. This kind of care is not typically seen when your care is 7.5 to 15 minutes for each appt on the standard maternity schedule. Midwifery is the gold standard for all primary maternity care providers to live up to. Let us begin there when we think about improving maternity morbidity and mortality rates.

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12/01/2025

Sometimes, the animals need reassurance when the labor goes long...

10/10/2025

If you have been my client in the past, please think about sending me a photo from your birth or a recent family photo! I rarely have photos from the families I attend. It's always fun to see! Also, if you have time, please leave a review on this page.

10/09/2025

In this past week, I was able to attend two families for the second time. Thank you to both of these lovely families for that opportunity to witness your courage in bringing these babies into your lives! I'll see you at your 1wk visit soon!

10/09/2025

Real Talk:
What happens when your midwife risks you out? How do you feel about your midwife or the care you received when you are risked out of the low risk, healthy home birth category and referred to an appropriate caregiver for your risk level needs?

09/17/2025

In the last month, we had three first time families birth at home! That's three women who were able to avoid a cesarean birth, who were able to choose provider, place. Three families with support for the postpartum and breastfeeding journeys. Three families who are in awe of what they were able to accomplish. It's a good start for these families. It's a good start to the fall season for us. May all the birthing families in Arkansas feel such support no matter the provider, no matter the location!