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About Amma
Amma Birth Services exists to carry on the art of midwifery skills locally and abroad offering holistic, personal, community-based maternity care to families regardless of their race, religion, gender, or socioeconomic status.
Through evidence-based care, education, and resources, we hope to empower families early on in parenthood to make healthy lifestyle choices affecting the whole family for years to come.
As the meaning of the word “midwife” suggests, our midwives are honored to be with women! Amma’s Midwives practice Homebirth and Community Based Care which is person-centered care delivered in your home and community. We believe in holistic midwifery care, offering more than just medical care, but also acknowledging the family’s holistic needs during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. The whole person needs to be cared for: physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. As midwives, we also strive to be holistic care providers who bring our whole selves to the space with honesty and love.
Through evidence-based care, education, and resources, we hope to empower families early on in parenthood to make healthy lifestyle choices affecting the whole family for years to come.
As the meaning of the word “midwife” suggests, our midwives are honored to be with women! Amma’s Midwives practice Homebirth and Community Based Care which is person-centered care delivered in your home and community. We believe in holistic midwifery care, offering more than just medical care, but also acknowledging the family’s holistic needs during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. The whole person needs to be cared for: physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. As midwives, we also strive to be holistic care providers who bring our whole selves to the space with honesty and love.
“Kendice spent time getting to know me. She was genuinely interested in knowing me, my wishes, and my hopes for birth. My communication with her was easy, comfortable, safe, and clear. She listened to me. She comforted me, encouraged me with every breath, and she cared. She cared about me. She treated me like she would want to be treated, with love and genuine care. She gave it all! She kept me calm and focused and did her best to make sure everyone present was supporting my needs for a positive and calm environment. She kept my husband informed and calm. Her calm energy and presence allowed my husband to feel safe. She also helped me process my birth postpartum, in a positive way. She went above and beyond, exceeding my expectations! She was the best part of my birthing experience (second only to meeting my baby ;)”
AMY
"Kendice did everything great! She did helpful things that I didn’t expect to need but I did, and I thought I’d want things I didn’t and she was so respectful! And she seemed to really understand what would be best just by reading me. Super glad I had her there, it was an amazing experience."
JULIE
“I would absolutely recommend Kendice Hartnell. She was wonderfully supportive and encouraging. I love that she was informative regarding research, decisions, and techniques. Her personal connection and compassion made me feel safe and comfortable. She is great!”
JESSICA
“Star was amazing! Our birth wouldn't have been the same without her support. She is very knowledgeable and compassionate.”
CAYCE
“I had a very long hard birth but star was by my side the whole time! I went into labor early in the morning and star came to my house and then road with me to the birthing center and was there until the next day when my little guy finally came out star had so many amazing things to help me including drinks snacks oils helpful techniques and tools to keep me calm and focused she stayed with me the whole time staying awake and I couldn’t have done it without her so thankful for her will definitely request her if I have another one day!”
SUMMER LARSON
“I had an absolutely amazing birth in September 2023 and I'm ever so thankful I had Star by my side! I felt so supported by her the whole way through. She was so encouraging and helpful in keeping me focused. She was so great at meeting any need I had immediately both during and those few hours post birth. Star has such a calming presence and immediately makes you feel comfortable when she walks in the room. I'm ever so grateful for her!”
TATIANNA
“Labor and delivery can be oh so scary, especially when it is your first time. After researching and interviewing doulas from others' recommendations.. I still was not satisfied with the connections I had made. Then- there was Star, she changed everything! It felt right and my fears were comforted through each step of the process by her intuitive support. I labored for 24 hours, ... it was the hardest day of my life, emotionally and physically. With both joy and fear flowing we made it!! We had to make big decisions together, that making alone would have been nearly impossible to look back on and feel good about without the emotional support Star provided as my doula. Since our labor and delivery success, she has followed up with us to continue to help me process the most important day of my life. She has provided the most comforting post-partum care that has meant the most in such a big transition. Both my son, Carter and I recommend Star to shine light on your personal experience and add more joy into your L&D story. Star has a way of using power and knowledge to flow easily while leading you through the hardest hours on such a special birthday. Happy Birthing!!”
