Oak & Clove Midwifery

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Oak & Clove Midwifery

We provide homebirth midwifery services to the Middle Tennessee area. Hello! During my first pregnancy, a whole new world opened for me.

We blend a holistic approach with evidence-based information to help you make the best choices for you and your family! I am Aubrey McMillan and I am the heart and soul behind Birth of Life Doula Services. I am a certified doula, birth keeper, childbirth educator, placenta specialist, and reiki practitioner. It is my passion to ensure families feel informed and supported through their pregnancy, b

irth, and new parenthood journey. My goal is for each person I work with to feel confident in the choices that they make. My background is filled with caring for young children and supporting their families through parenthood. As I learned about birth through a childbirth education class, I was on the edge of my seat with excitement for what was to come. My enthusiasm only grew from there, and after the birth of my first daughter I truly understood the value of a doula's continuous support. Having worked as a doula the past several years, I feel confident that pursuing this vocation is my life’s purpose. I blend a holistic perspective with inclusive, evidence-based information. This paired with my innate ability to be adaptable, calming, and instinctual makes me a valuable member to any birth team. I started walking my doula path in 2017, and since then I have experienced birth in a variety of ways. I have supported families through home, birth center, and hospital births. I have assisted with medicated, unmedicated and cesarean births. I have witnessed twins being born and VBACs (vaginal birth after cesarean) being rocked. I am a loss and rainbow mother. I live just west of Nashville with my husband and two daughters. My own birth experiences include a cesarean and a homebirth VBAC. When I am not working with a client, I can be found exploring a new trail, collecting herbs and crystals, binge watching a new TV show, or doing a craft with my kids.

06/02/2026

People often ask what led me to midwifery.

The truth is, I didn’t set out to become a midwife.

I loved serving families as a doula. I loved supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. But over and over again, I found myself walking alongside families who were struggling to find care that truly aligned with their values.

Sometimes there weren’t enough options.
Sometimes providers were already booked.
Sometimes families simply wanted a different approach to education, informed decision-making, and support.

I found myself wishing there were more seats at the table.

Over time, that desire became something deeper. What began as frustration for the families I served slowly became a calling to step into a larger role.

Not because I thought I could do it better than anyone else, but because I wanted to become part of the change I hoped to see.

Today, I still carry the heart of a doula with me. I still believe families deserve education, autonomy, respect, and individualized care. The role may have changed, but the mission hasn’t.

It is an incredible privilege to walk alongside families during some of the most transformative moments of their lives, and I don’t take that calling lightly. 🤍

05/25/2026

Partners matter more than they realize during labor.

Not because they can take the contractions away or control the outcome, but because birth is deeply intimate work.

There’s something powerful about being held by the person who knows you best.
Someone who recognizes your breathing changing before you say a word.
Someone who becomes an anchor in the middle of intensity.
Someone who stays soft while you’re unraveling and rebuilding all at once.

As a midwife, I’ve watched partners become protectors of the birth space in quiet ways over and over again. A hand on the back. A forehead pressed close. A steady voice between contractions. Simply staying present through every wave.

That kind of intimacy matters. And mothers carry those moments with them long after birth is over. 🤍

05/06/2026

Happy International Day of the Midwife 🤍

Today I’m thinking about the midwives who came before us, the ones walking beside us now, and the ones still finding their way into this work. The wisdom that is passed from hand to hand. The generations of women who have protected, preserved, and honored birth in its most sacred form.

I’m also holding so much gratitude for the midwives who continue to walk this path with open hands and open hearts. The ones answering late night calls, carrying the weight so tenderly, sitting through long labors, wiping tears, whispering encouragement, protecting space, and witnessing families be forever changed.

Midwifery is sacred work. It asks so much of us, yet somehow keeps giving back in ways that are impossible to explain unless you’ve lived it. I’m endlessly thankful for my midwife sisters who continue to show up with wisdom, gentleness, courage, and deep love for the families they serve.

And to my clients… thank you. Thank you for trusting me in some of the most vulnerable, raw, powerful moments of your lives. Thank you for inviting me into your homes, your stories, your growing families. Thank you for letting me witness your strength, your surrender, your transformation into parenthood.

There are moments from this work that will stay etched into my heart forever. Tiny cries in dimly lit rooms. The way a mother reaches for her baby for the first time. The quiet after birth when everything changes and somehow the whole world feels like it stands still.

I will never stop being grateful for this calling and for the people who make it possible. Today, I celebrate midwives everywhere and the families who trust us to walk beside them. 🌿

01/01/2026

These numbers hold so much more than statistics- they hold trust, courage, learning, and love.

Thankful for every family, every collaboration, and every lesson 2025 brought. 🤍

Cheers to 2026 and continued growth!

#2025

08/26/2025

Hey friends, it’s re-intro time!

I’ve been a little quiet over here lately, and with so many new faces following along, I figured it was time to say hello again. 👋🏼

I’m Aubrey McMillan, a licensed homebirth midwife serving families across Middle Tennessee. My approach to midwifery is rooted in relationship, autonomy, and deep trust in both the birth process and the people I serve. I care for the whole person—body, mind, and soul—and see birth not just as a moment, but as a powerful transformation for the whole family.

Yes, I’m still in awe every time a baby makes their way earthside. But the real beauty is watching families grow, stretch, and become something new.

A bit about me:
I’m married to my best friend, mama to two incredible daughters, and live in a house that’s delightfully full of life with two dogs, three cats, and quite a few house plants.

Each of my own births was wildly different and shaped the midwife I am today. I’ll be sharing more about that soon, so stay tuned!

Now it’s your turn! Share three random facts about yourself in the comments. I’ll go first! 👇🏼💛

05/11/2025

To every mother—
To the ones giving birth,
To the ones healing,
To the ones grieving,
To the ones waiting,
To the ones mothering in ways unseen…

Today, we honor you. 💜

Motherhood is not one path. It’s not one story.
It’s strength and softness.
It’s joy and ache.
It’s loss and life.
It’s showing up again and again—with love.

From my heart to yours,
Happy Mother’s Day.

05/06/2025

Midwives make a difference.
With every contraction, I hold hands.
With every push, I whisper strength.
With every birth, I witness miracles.

Being a midwife isn’t just my work—it’s my calling, my heart, and the deepest honor of my life.
Today, on International Day of the Midwife, I celebrate the sacred, powerful, beautiful work of midwifery. And I thank every family who’s invited me into their story.

Here’s to midwives everywhere—serving with love, courage, and compassion.

05/03/2025

Supporting families through the sacred journey of homebirth is the heart of what I do.

I have limited spots available for summer, fall, and winter due dates—if you’re dreaming of a peaceful, supported birth at home, I’d love to walk this road with you.

Reach out to learn more or schedule a consult.

03/27/2025

This girl passed the NARM exam today!!!
Which means… I’ll soon be a Certified Professional Midwife, offering care to families in the sacred space of homebirth.

It still feels surreal.

This journey started in 2017, when I first stepped into birth work as a doula. In 2022, I began my midwifery apprenticeship with the absolute best preceptors . I loved learning from you and supporting each and every family! I am so grateful for the time, energy, and love you all showed me! Now, in 2025, I’m stepping into my own midwifery practice.

There were so many moments I wondered if I’d make it.
But today, I did.
And not alone.

Huge love to for coming with me today, holding space for me, and studying beside me through all the long days and deep dives. I truly wouldn’t be here without you—and I’m so glad we get to do this work together.

Then I came home to a clean house thanks to and .restorative.mama—you two are magic. Thank you for thinking of me and making space for me to land.

To the many hands and hearts who’ve cheered me on, quizzed me, prayed for me, and believed in me—thank you for being my village.

Here’s to the work ahead—with reverence, with joy, with fierce love.

01/01/2025

2024 has been an unforgettable year of growth, learning, and incredible moments.

As my student midwife journey comes to a close, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who supported me through my apprenticeship. Your encouragement, love, and belief in me have meant the more than the world. I will never have the right words to properly share my gratitude!

I’m thrilled to share that I’m officially in the process of certifying and licensing as a Certified Professional Midwife and can’t wait to start serving families as I take clients for fall 2025 and beyond!

To every mentor, peer, and family who trusted me along the way—thank you for allowing me to be part of such sacred moments. Here’s to continuing this beautiful work in the year ahead! 💜

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Dickson, TN
37055

Telephone

+16155135348

Website

http://www.oakclovemidwifery.com/

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