Nurtured Roots

03/12/2026

Imagine how you feel after along car nap.
Your neck was bent in a wonky way for several hours.
You arrive at your destination.
You stand up and stretch as high as you can.
You twist your hips.
You roll your neck.
Maybe a friend rubs your shoulders.
It takes a while, but you start to feel better.

Now imagine you’re a baby again.
You spend months with your head in your mamas hip.
You are curled up tight.
You’re trying to navigate your way out of here.
But the space is tight.
Mom’s pelvis and abdomen hold stories of their own.
When it’s finally time, you don’t have much choice.
Her body is squeezing you so hard.
And you just barrel through.
When you arrive you cry and cry.
You try to tell them about your neck.
About your crunchy shoulders.
About your tight hips.
But nobody knows what to do.
So you fuss at the breast.
It is hard for you to latch.
Because it’s all so tight.

That’s what I’m here for.
I come to you.
I listen to mom’s story.
I listen to baby’s body.
I lay hands and they unwind.
They release together.
I teach you what to do to help when I’m not there.
I give you tools to learn these skills yourself.

And suddenly that tight little baby is a noodle on the bed. His body relaxes and nursing feels much more possible now. ❤️

Babies need bodywork that addresses the whole picture. Once upon a time this knowledge was passed down from one generation to the to the next. We don’t have that anymore, but I really am happy to teach you.

02/23/2026

I recently saw a post on Facebook where someone asked a mom why she would choose to birth at home without a doctor present.

This quote from Heart and Hands answers it pretty simply, though I’m sure moms that have done it all have their own reasons.

What were yours? ✨

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01/22/2026

I'm really excited to have some package listings live on my site now!

The Nesting Box office space is coming soon with plenty of parking, expanded scheduling, and a serene, quiet environment, it’s a place to rest, breathe, and receive gentle craniosacral support away from the demands of daily life.

Craniosacral therapy for moms and babies in Columbia, SC—promoting healing, relaxation, and connection with Nurtured Roots Midwifery.

01/06/2026

That release you’re seeing?
It isn’t something I did.

It’s what happens when a child’s body feels safe enough to let go.

Craniosacral therapy meets kids exactly where they are
honoring consent, autonomy, and the wisdom of their nervous systems.

This work is quiet.
But it’s powerful.

01/05/2026

🌱 Root to Rise Mothers Group 🌱

A soft place to land.
A circle of mothers.
Babies at the breast, soup on the stove, and community at the center.

We meet the first Tuesday of every month, 10–12, at Water’s Edge Church in Lexington to gather, connect, and support one another; especially through the breastfeeding journey.

Each month we share a community pot of soup 🤍
What we don’t eat together is lovingly saved and delivered to postpartum moms, because care should extend beyond the circle.

Come as you are.
Feed your baby.
Feed yourself.
Let yourself be held by community.

✨ All mothers welcome ✨

09/24/2025

‘Just in case’ could be the reason you choose to head to the hospital for your first birth… but here’s the thing: birth isn’t an emergency until it actually is. 🤷🏼‍♀️
Most of the time, it unfolds normally and beautifully when left undisturbed. And midwives are REALLY good at sitting on their hands until needed.
Home birth midwives are trained to recognize when extra help is needed — and to act quickly if it ever is.
We can get a bad rap from some folks that think we are out here with only a pot of boiling water and some crystals. While I may or may not employ those tools as well 🤪 I also carry meds and equipment to take care of mom and baby at home, if there does happen to be an emergency. And none of the other interventions that are often a part of the cascade that causes “birth emergencies” in other settings.
You deserve to know your options, not just default to fear and programming. ❤️

08/27/2025

During our very first session this little bub was so tense he could hardly leave the breast for a moment.
We did releases in mamas arms, while he nursed.
Today’s session he was a new baby!
His mama opted to have his oral ties revised,
And I get to help him unwind even more. 🥰
We got lots of smiles and so much tension relief.
By the time our home visit was complete, he was in a little daze.
Body work after revisions (or any procedure) is so important to help the body integrate.
Check the link in my bio for more information on Craniosacral therapy and how it can help you and your babe. ❤️

Thanks

08/26/2025

Imagine this…

You’ve labored through the night,
At peace in your own bedroom.
Your older kids are sleeping down the hall.
Occasionally, your eldest pops in to check on you.
Your partner tucks him back in and comes back to snuggle with you.
Your waves start to space out,
But it’s okay because nobody is rushing you.
You take a rest and wait for your water to break.
When it does, your midwives fill your bathtub and you sink down into the warm water.
Peace washes over,
and your baby emerges minutes later.
You catch his slippery little body
and pull him close to your chest.
You’re breathing heavily,
And tears of joy and relief fall down your face.
No loud beeping machines.
No legs in stirrups.
No spotlights shining in your baby’s eyes as they emerge.
No rough rubbing of your baby or your uterus.
The room doesn’t bustle with chaos as soon as baby is born.
Just a few ladies surrounding you.
A calm presence.
A reassuring smile.
A nurturing touch.
Ready to clean your legs.
And help you back to bed.
Tuck you in with warm tea,
And help your baby to your breast.
The sun is up now.
So your big kids come to meet their new baby.
Sister smiles so big and brings her own dolly in to nurse her little chest too.
Big brother pets his little brother’s soft head and smiles at you with awe.
This is birthing at home.

This can be your story too. DM me to book your 2026 due date. Spaces on my calendar are limited and filling up fast. ❤️