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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 is the best! She immediately made us feel safe, heard and cared for! Her entire team was incredible and her nurturing nature made us feel super comfortable. I adore her and am so grateful to have had her for my birth. Can’t say enough good things about her!"
EVALEE
"Kendice was an absolute answer to prayer. We lost our beloved midwife at 12 weeks and I had no idea what I was going to do. From the start, Kendice was kind, personable, and accommodating. She was supportive and knowledgeable throughout our pregnancy and made me feel safe and cared for throughout our labor and postpartum. She goes out of her way to care for her patients whenever possible. I’d highly recommend her to anyone hoping to have a homebirth."
HANNAH
“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
"Mrs. Kendice Hartnell and the entire team at Amma Birth Services are top notch. My wife and I are so thankful for the experience we had. They give great devotion, care, love, and are genuine in every aspect concerning the birth of our child. They are family to us and they will treat you as such. God has gifted Kendice and her team with the wisdom and skill needed to help women and their families throughout pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum."
SEBASTIAN
"I don’t even know where to begin… Kendice (midwife) and I have a history together bc she helped bring my first little lady into this world!! She went above and beyond back then to comfort me, pray for me and encourage me through the longest labor. The Lord knew I needed her then and he definitely had his hand on this birth too!!! I couldn’t have possibly gotten through this without her devout devotion to me. She not only helped me, encouraged me and comforted me - she was there for our family through the most challenging season of our lives and she saw our sweet little girl and myself through the toughest times. I couldn’t possibly ask for a better midwife or team. She has chosen some of the most precious and knowledgeable team mates to help her assist in birth. I didn’t doubt her in that at all but she blows it out of the ball park with how thoughtfully planned out she is in this field! My family and I owe her so so so much for being one of the biggest blessings in e have ever encountered! If you want someone who cares for you in the utmost - then you’ll choose her and the team. Words don’t even seem to put a candle to the satisfaction you’ll have after you’ve brought another life into this world with AMMA birth services. Thank y’all from the bottom of my heart and my families too!! We couldn’t of possibly done this without y’all and we know the Lord had his hand 100% in it all.
Our sweet girl will always have a precious memory to tell about her mommas birthing team. So thank you!"
HANNAH M.
“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
"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
“Star was amazing! Our birth wouldn't have been the same without her support. She is very knowledgeable and compassionate.”
CAYCE
“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!!”










