Amanda Brown Birth Services, LLC

02/16/2026

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Every woman needs a midwife.
And some women need an obstetrician too.

Before you come for me — read that again.

Midwives are educated and regulated primary care providers for pregnancy and birth. We are highly trained in supporting physiological pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum.

Doctors are highly trained medical specialists. They are great when complexity or pathology arises.

These roles are not interchangeable.
They are complementary.

The “safest” maternity systems in the world don’t replace midwives with doctors.
They centre midwifery care — with medical collaboration when clinically indicated.

This isn’t about hierarchy.
It’s about the right care, at the right time.

Midwifery continuity reduces intervention.
Medical expertise saves lives when needed.
Both can coexist.

Women deserve access to both — without fear, ego, or turf wars.

Imagine if we built care around that.

👇 Let’s talk. Does this challenge what you’ve been told about birth?



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11/17/2025

Why Aren’t More Breech Babies Born at Home? by Karin Peacock
I have fewer than 100 births under my belt. As a student midwife, I am always asking questions and wondering about the “whys” of birth. The majority of my birth work has been done within the walls of a free-standing birth center attended by local CNMs and CPMs and only serving low-risk mothers. However, after recently witnessing my first frank breech delivery at a homebirth, I realized how relaxed, gentle and normal breech birth can be. I can’t stop asking the world, “Why aren’t more breech babies born at home?”
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10/28/2025

When I was writing Real Food for Pregnancy, my goal was simple:​​​​​​​​
Help mamas have easier pregnancies and healthier babies through evidence-based, real food nutrition — and put outdated prenatal advice to rest. Ok, that’s more than one goal. 😆​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
I was only 10 months postpartum when I started writing… ​​​​​​​​
All the research I did for my own pregnancy?​​​​​​​​
It needed to get out of my brain and into the world.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
What I didn’t expect was just how far this book would travel. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Readers tell me they’ve passed their copies along to sisters, clients, friends... only to never get them back. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
(Honestly? I love that.) This book was always meant to be shared!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
So as we head into the season of sharing what we love. Whether you're stocking a clinic, gifting it at baby showers or holidays, or building a little lending library, I want to make it easier to spread the message of real food, empowered choices, and healthier pregnancies. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
This week only: I’m offering a disc0unt when you get 5 or more paperback copies directly from my sh0p.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
📚Comment RFFP20 for the details.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
And if you’d like to share how this book has impacted your life, I’d love to hear it! 👇

10/04/2025

10/04/2025

🌿 Join Us for a 3-Day Doula Training Event! 🌿

Hope’s Embrace is excited to invite you to an immersive 3-day Doula Training, hosted at the Hampton Inn in Nicholasville, KY. This event will be held November 14-16 , 9 AM - 5 PM daily. Whether you're starting your journey as a doula or deepening your skills, this training will equip you with the knowledge and support to empower families in your community.

Attendance Fee: $650
📩 Email info@hopesembraceky.org to secure your spot!

One way we support our mission is by training doulas—particularly in areas where more support is needed. Our curriculum is designed to bridge gaps left by many traditional doula trainings, focusing on working with at-risk and marginalized populations. A few of the categories covered by the training include:

-The physiological and emotional aspects of pregnancy and birth
-Supporting clients through labor and the postpartum period
-Communication and advocacy skills
-Cultural competency and trauma-informed care
-Guidance on setting up and running your own doula business

By completing this training, you will be certified as a birth doula through Hope’s Embrace. Once certified, you are free to practice independently or contract with us to serve families in your community!

At Hope’s Embrace, we are committed to providing compassionate, inclusive, and culturally competent birth support so that every person, regardless of their circumstances, has access to the care they need and deserve. 💜

10/02/2025

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🔄𝐓𝐇𝐄 “𝐓𝐎𝐏-𝐎𝐅𝐅” 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐏🔄
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Lactating parents often wonder if their baby is getting enough milk while nursing.
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Especially when their baby is nursing around the clock and it seems like they are never satisfied.
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This may alarm the parents and they begin to “top-off” their baby.
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This can begin a cycle that may ultimately lead your body to actually making less milk.
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Why?
Topping of leaves baby extra full
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Baby sleeps longer
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Baby nurses less
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Body is signaled to decrease milk
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Also, the amount of milk you can pump is not an indication of how much milk your baby is getting.......it’s an indication of how much you can pump. The pump should not be used as a measuring tool. It can lead to the parent being in distress if they are not able to pump lots of milk.
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Things to look for instead:
💕Baby gaining weight
💕Lots of p*e diapers
💕Poop diapers *babies who are nursed may p**p less often, refer back to looking for weight gain”
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Babies fuss for many reasons and it can feel like they are not satisfied while nursing but keep in mind that babies cluster feed for so many reasons and it is normal.
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Seek the help of your local lactation consultant if you need confirmation that your baby is doing well or indeed needs help.
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Your pediatrician is NOT your best bet for help in this area.
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-Love,
Flor Cruz
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𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞, 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞, & 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭!

09/21/2025

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08/28/2025

🌿 Mark your calendars & Join Us for a 3-Day Doula Training Event! 🌿

Hope’s Embrace is excited to invite you to an immersive 3-day Doula Training, hosted at the Hampton Inn in Nicholasville, KY. This event will be held November 14-16 , 9 AM - 5 PM daily. Whether you're starting your journey as a doula or deepening your skills, this training will equip you with the knowledge and support to empower families in your community.

Attendance Fee: $650
📩 Email info@hopesembraceky.org to secure your spot!

One way we support our mission is by training doulas—particularly in areas where more support is needed. Our curriculum is designed to bridge gaps left by many traditional doula trainings, focusing on working with at-risk and marginalized populations. A few of the categories covered by the training include:

-The physiological and emotional aspects of pregnancy and birth
-Supporting clients through labor and the postpartum period
-Communication and advocacy skills
-Cultural competency and trauma-informed care
-Guidance on setting up and running your own doula business

By completing this training, you will be certified as a birth doula through Hope’s Embrace. Once certified, you are free to practice independently or contract with us to serve families in your community!

At Hope’s Embrace, we are committed to providing compassionate, inclusive, and culturally competent birth support so that every person, regardless of their circumstances, has access to the care they need and deserve. 💜

08/11/2025

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08/11/2025

UK King’s Daughters Maternal-Fetal Bereavement will host a Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group on Wednesday, Aug. 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Health Education Center (lower level, Lexington Avenue parking garage).

This group provides support and resources to families who have lost a child due to miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant loss. We strive to provide a safe and supportive environment for families to share stories, receive comfort and heal.

Refreshments will be served. RSVPs are preferred, but not required. For more information, please contact Kelly Ingram at Kelly.Ingram@kdmc.kdhs.us or Leah Lands, RN, at Leah.Lands@kdmc.kdhs.us

08/07/2025

The Birthing Place at Mary & Elizabeth Hospital would have returned labor and delivery services to southwest Louisville for the first time since the 1970’s.