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Guardian Angel Midwifery is dedicated to providing personalized and unique home birth experiences for pregnant moms. Our goal is to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for both the mother and the baby, while offering compassionate and nurturing care. Click here to learn more about our approach.

At Guardian Angel Midwifery, we offer a full range of personalized services, including prenatal care, home birth, and postpartum support. We specialize in VBAC, breech birth, twins, and water birth, ensuring you have options for a safe and empowering experience. Additional services include placenta encapsulation, placenta prints, and nourishing NORA tea, all designed to support you throughout your unique journey.
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![Transition: where faith gets tested and babies get born. 🙏
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![This isn’t about one model being good and another being bad. It’s about two very different starting points that shape everything that follows.
And most women never even realize there is another way to look at birth until someone shows them.
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![Right now, many licensed midwives in Texas feel like they are being treated with suspicion instead of fairness, despite years of education, training, accountability, and service to women across this state.
If midwifery has impacted your life in a positive way, this is the time to talk about it. Share your story. Share your experience. Share why access to midwifery care matters to your family.
There are thousands of Texas families who can tell you exactly why midwifery matters. And we need those voices.
Your voice carries weight.
WAYS TO HELP:
1. Write the Texas Attorney General
Please consider reaching out to Attorney General Ken Paxton and sharing your personal birth experience. Explain how midwifery care impacted you and your family, and why access to Licensed Midwives matters to Texans.
Ask the Attorney General’s office to support fair treatment of midwives and to stop what many perceive as an unfair targeting of the profession. Midwives deserve the same fairness and respect afforded to other licensed professionals in Texas.
Office of the Attorney General
PO Box 12548
Austin, TX 78711-2548\
https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/contact-us-online-form
PH: 800-252-8011
2. Contact Your State Representative
Call or write your Texas State Representative and share why birth choice and access to midwifery care are important to you and your family.
Find Your Representative - https://wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home
3. Contact Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation - TDLR
Please respectfully email TDLR leadership if you have had a positive experience with midwives and ask them to remain fair, unbiased, and committed to protecting the families they are called to serve.
steve.bruno@tdlr.texas.gov
courtney.arbour@tdlr.texas.gov
TDLR Inquiry Form - https://ga.tdlr.texas.gov:1443/form/csgeneralinquiry
@texasmidwives
@texansformidwifery
#IStandWithTexasMidwives
📸 @daydreamholisticbirth
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![One of the hardest parts of labor is that when things feel intense, we often start searching for a “fix.”
But so many times, the answer is found in the smallest adjustments.
Not every movement has to be a dramatic miles circuit or standing lunge through contractions. If you’re exhausted, think smaller. Think supported. Think sustainable.
Maybe it’s:
• sitting on the toilet for a few contractions
• laying with a peanut ball
• relaxing your shoulders and unclenching your jaw
• slowing your breathing
• taking a sip of water
• emptying your bladder
• changing positions by just a few inches
During labor, pause and ask:
“Am I tensing up?”
“Is my breathing shallow?”
“How long has it been since I drank water?”
“Do I need to pee?”
Birth often responds to safety, softness, rhythm, and support more than force.
The smallest shifts can completely change the way labor feels.
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![Not just of birth, but of everything it carried quietly in the background.
It fed, protected, and sustained a baby for months without ever being seen or thanked. And then, in one final act of completion, it leaves the body the same way it came in. Purposeful. Intelligent. Whole.
This placenta print is a reminder that nothing in birth is random. Every curve, every branch, every line is evidence of connection, adaptation, and life doing exactly what it was designed to do.
——
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![When you’re on-call for your own clients, backup for everyone else’s… and still expected at soccer practice. My smart watch thinks I'm training for a marathon but nope just on-call. 😅
📸 @samanthatollisonbirth
——
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![You heard it here first.
Also, (Sandall et al 2024).
——
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![Today, on International Day of the Midwife, we honor the midwives who hold that line every day.
——
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![I already know these answers are about to be all over the place 😂
Drop your first postpartum meal 👇🏼
——
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![We don’t have a lack of evidence.
But we do have a pattern of trust.
Women are shown one way to give birth.
One setting. One standard. One definition of “safe.”
It’s in the movies.
On TV.
Passed down through family.
It’s everywhere.
So even when the data says there are other options…
most never feel like they were truly given one.
And that’s how a crisis continues.
When will we start to connect the dots?
📸 @katievanhovenbirth
——
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![There’s a story behind this hug.
Something most midwives don’t get to do.
I wasn’t just the midwife in this moment. I was a sister and a daughter.
Some callings come full circle. 🤍
——
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![The CTCNM Summit was everything and more! I really enjoyed hearing @_jen_hamilton_ speak and getting to network with other midwives. Even came home with some goodies!
Yep, this is what midwives do when we’re not at births. More birthy stuff.
🤍
——
www.guardianangelmidwifery.com
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![There’s a reason so many women say their labor changed the moment they walked into the hospital too soon.
The clock starts.
The monitoring starts.
The subtle pressure starts.
And before long, your body is no longer leading, the system is.
At home, it’s different.
You move when you want.
You eat when you want.
You rest, shower, sway, and settle into your own rhythm.
No one is watching the clock. No one is asking you to perform.
Your space stays calm.
Your body stays in control.
Your oxytocin stays protected.
That matters more than most people realize.
Birth needs safety, privacy, trust, and the freedom to unfold without interruption.
And for low-risk women, home can offer exactly that.
—
www.guardianangelmidwifery.com
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![It’s the ones who genuinely love this work.
The ones who gather, connect, and grow together… not because they have to, but because they want to.
That kind of care doesn’t turn off when the workday ends.
Enjoyed this breakfast meetup with:
Midwives:
@guardianangelmidwifery
@kharismidwifery
Doulas:
@daydreamholisticbirth
@heldbirth
@nicolemoffittdoula
@madisonpaigedoula
@mamalotus.services
@heritagedoula_ntx
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![Exciting news!
I will be transitioning to a shared office space in McKinney with Shanna (Kharis Midwifery).
This change allows me to better serve the community while making more efficient use of office space. We are both excited to work together and build a thriving community in the area.
I’m excited about this new chapter and look forward to welcoming many of you into the new space!
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![It was never “just” an organ.
It grew, nourished, and sustained life… and now it tells a story.
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![Yes, Cesareans can absolutely be life-saving, but they are also major abdominal surgery.
When a procedure is medically necessary, the benefits outweigh the risks. But when they aren’t, we are asking bodies and babies to take on risks that could have been avoided.
Knowledge is power. Understanding the “why” behind an intervention is the first step toward an empowered birth experience. ✨
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![This is the heart of home birth.
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![The highest rate in 30 years.
“The US has seen a significant rise in the rate of planned home births, with a 60 % increase from 2016 to 2023, reaching a total of 46,918. This trend positions the US as the leading developed country in terms of home birth prevalence.“
Home birth isn’t a trend. It’s a movement.
And it’s history in the making.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38753538/
📸 @katievanhovenbirth
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![As midwives, we see the magic you weave behind the scenes. We see the sacrifice. We see the love.
They say you never forget your roots. And doulas, we couldn’t do this without you.
Happy World Doula Week!
Tag a doula who changed the way you see birth. 👇✨
📸 @samanthatollisonbirth
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![The data is clear: Midwifery continuity of care, specifically with private midwives, is the gold standard for reducing birth intervention and preventing birth trauma.
What the Study Found:
• Lower Intervention Rates: Having a consistent midwife reduces the likelihood of unnecessary medical pivots.
• Reduced Birth Trauma: Continuity creates a safety net of trust that protects a mother’s psychological well-being.
• Better Outcomes for Babies: When the mother is supported and her autonomy is respected, the baby reaps the physical rewards.
It’s about so much more than just a healthy baby. Your choice of provider is the biggest predictor of your birth story.
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![Let’s talk about that standard six-week postpartum checkup. Honestly, it has always felt a little strange, hasn’t it? You go through the most transformative, physically demanding event of your life, and then you’re essentially told, “See you in a month and a half! Good luck!”
Home birth midwifery flips that script. We don’t want the “I’m fine” you give to a stranger in a clinical office. We want the real, messy, beautiful truth of how you’re actually feeling.
Why the “long version” matters:
• The first few days are vital. No one should have to pack up a newborn and a diaper bag while they’re still healing. We visit you in your own space, where you can actually relax. We actually see you multiple times in those first delicate days and weeks. We’re there to check your physical healing, monitor baby’s health, and help with the learning curve of breastfeeding.
Postpartum is a massive transition. From the immediate days after birth until our final hug at six weeks, we are walking right alongside you. We’re there to listen to your birth story, hold space for your tears, and offer practical advice for the adjustment. You aren’t just a 15-minute slot on a calendar, and you don’t have to summarize your experience for us.
We have all the time in the world for the long version.
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![Repost @texasfamilies4texasmidwives
CURRENTLY THE PUBLIC CAN MAKE PUBLIC COMMENTS ABOUT THE PROPOSED CHANGES! WE NEED YOU TO WEIGH IN! 🎤
➡️ Submit your public comment to this email address:
advisory.boards@tdlr.texas.gov
Below is a sample public comment you may copy, paste, and adapt.
“I am a midwifery client here in Texas, and writing in regard to the proposed revisions to the Informed Choice and Disclosure Statement for Licensed Midwives as discussed in the Midwives Advisory Board meeting on Jan 13th (Agenda Item G).
I support transparency and informed choice in maternity care.
I am concerned about the proposed requirement for midwives to explain personal financial responsibility related to malpractice. As a consumer, this information would not help me make safer or better decisions about my care. Instead, it could create unnecessary fear or confusion at an already vulnerable time in pregnancy.
The proposed revisions significantly expand the Informed Choice and Disclosure Statement in ways that go beyond what is mandated in statute. I respectfully ask that this form remain focused on health, safety, and care options rather than on my provider’s personal financial situation.”
You only need to submit one comment, but more are always welcome.
Please share with your friends who use midwives!
Every comment matters. Every voice helps shape the future of midwifery in Texas. By speaking up now, we protect informed choice, preserve the integrity of the midwifery model of care and ensures that future policies truly serve families and midwives alike.
Read more about the proposed changes here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1B1ur4ov1r/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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![I think sometimes people imagine home birth is just lighting a candle and hoping for the best. (I mean, we love a good candle, but there’s a lot more to it!)
One of the best parts of midwifery is that you get the clinical standard of care but delivered in a way that actually honors your space and your pace.
Low-risk home birth care includes the same “stats” as hospital care:
• Standard blood work & labs
• Genetic screening
• Anatomy scans/ultrasounds
• Full newborn clinical exams
The clinical safety is there, and it doesn’t involve fluorescent overhead lights, but maybe a good candle.
📸 @katievanhovenbirth
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![You aren’t doing this for a medal, a prize, or notoriety.
We see what you actually get, and it’s worth so much more. We hope you see that too.
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![“Anything that disturbs a laboring woman’s
sense of safety and privacy will disrupt the birth process.”
- Dr. Sarah Buckley
There’s a reason it’s called “labor land.” When you’re in labor, your brain is doing some pretty intense behind-the-scenes work. Dr. Sarah Buckley hits the nail on the head here because birth isn’t just physical, it’s deeply hormonal. For those “love hormones” like oxytocin to flow, your body needs to feel completely unobserved and totally safe.
Think about it like this: it’s really hard to let go and be vulnerable if the lights are harsh, the door keeps swinging open, or you feel like you’re being watched. When that “fight or flight” response kicks in even a little bit, it can actually slow things down.
Make sure your birth bubble stays intact.
How are you planning to “set the mood” for your birth space? I’d love to hear your ideas in the comments!
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![Who else feels like winging it is a personality trait at this point? 🙋♀️
Whether it’s “cooking” dinner by seeing what’s left in the fridge or showing up to a workout hoping the instructor just tells us what to do, we’ve mastered the art of the pivot. But birth? Birth is the one thing you really don’t want to meet with a “we’ll see what happens” vibe.
While your body possesses a deep, ancient wisdom, your mind needs a roadmap. When we feel stuck or anxious because we don’t know what comes next, labor can actually slow down. Adrenaline is the enemy of oxytocin, friends.
That’s why preparation matters.
A great childbirth class and a dedicated doula are game changers. But it also starts with your provider. When you feel safe and supported, birth flows.
Stop winging the big stuff. Let’s get you prepared, confident, and ready to meet your baby. 🤍
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![How else do you expect to have enough energy to get through an unmedicated labor?!
You can have your snacks (and eat them too)☺️
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![The whole “home birth is risky” talk is something we have heard a million times, but the actual data tells a completely different story.
When you look at the research for low risk women it turns out that planning a hospital birth often leads to more interventions and complications without actually improving safety for mom or baby. In fact large scale studies show that planning a hospital birth can significantly increase your chances of things like serious bleeding or infection and it makes you more likely to end up with a c-section or an episiotomy.
The study (linked below) even points out that there is no evidence that hospital births are safer for low risk women. Instead we see that home birth drastically reduces the “cascade of interventions” while keeping outcomes just as safe.
Home birth isn’t a trend, but a research backed choice for anyone wanting a physiologic birth.
🔗: https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD000352.pub3/full
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