Roots and Wings Midwifery

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Complete maternity care provided by licensed professional midwives and integrative, holistic care with a nurse practitioner and pelvic floor physical therapist.

06/16/2026

Those tiny feet are doing more than resting.

In the immediate postpartum, mom and baby are still working together—just like they did throughout pregnancy and birth.

Baby’s warmth, weight, movements, smell, and feeding cues all help support the hormonal flow that protects the postpartum transition.

Skin-to-skin encourages oxytocin, supports bonding, helps regulate baby’s temperature and breathing, and can also support the uterus as it begins the important work of firming down after birth.

This is why we try not to rush this time.

Mom and baby are not separate patients in those first tender moments.
They are a connected pair.
A team.

And when everyone is stable, one of the most respectful things we can do is protect the space around them.

Less interruption.
Less separation.
More trust in the design.

The immediate postpartum is not empty time.

It is sacred, active, intelligent, and deeply important.

What labor is like when you give birth at home: Immediate PostpartumBirth is so much more than I could put into words an...
06/02/2026

What labor is like when you give birth at home: Immediate Postpartum

Birth is so much more than I could put into words and definitely more than what pictures share on social media can show.

I hope these posts have been helpful!

Drop your questions about the immediate postpartum below!

All about birth at home: PUSHING.I think there is so much variation in this stage of labor. It can be SO FAST and it can...
05/28/2026

All about birth at home: PUSHING.

I think there is so much variation in this stage of labor. It can be SO FAST and it can be hours.

Our data on this is still limited, but so far our first time clients who have worked with Emily for Push Practice have had shorter pushing stages than those who didn't and I can't wait to put all that info together at the end of the year!

What questions do you have about pushing?

What to expect giving birth at home: ACTIVE LABORThese are my thoughts from my years of experience.Drop your questions b...
05/26/2026

What to expect giving birth at home: ACTIVE LABOR

These are my thoughts from my years of experience.

Drop your questions below and I'll answer them!

05/25/2026

Is Tylenol safe during pregnancy?

We're always the "less is more" kind of people, but sometimes Tylenol is the right option.

And sometimes more natural remedies may be the better choice!

Is it your first baby or your first homebirth and you're wondering what to expect?This is for you!I'm going to tell you ...
05/21/2026

Is it your first baby or your first homebirth and you're wondering what to expect?

This is for you!

I'm going to tell you about what labor is like when you're giving birth at home or at our birth cottage.

Today is all about early labor. Drop your questions below!

05/18/2026

ACTIVE MANAGEMENT

After your baby is born and until the placenta comes out is called the Third Stage of Labor.

One of the birth options we talk to our clients about is how they want this time managed--either active management or expectant management.

Studies have shown that active management during this time decreases the risk of postpartum hemorrhage and postpartum anemia, particularly for those at risk. On the downside, active management can increase the pain and discomfort of afterbirth contractions.

Last year, 12% of our clients chose active management, 78% chose expectant management and we love that each one of them got to chose what was best for their family.

We're not here to tell you what to do, but to help you know your options and to support you in making informed choices.

Sometimes birth goes exactly like we imagined it. Sometimes birth looks totally different than it has for us in any prev...
05/14/2026

Sometimes birth goes exactly like we imagined it.

Sometimes birth looks totally different than it has for us in any previous births.

This little one wanted to be completely different from their siblings! It sure threw mama for a loop, but she was so incredible and worked through all the challenges this birth had up its sleeves. 💪

Big congratulations to all of you! You did it!! 💜💜

In 2025, a RCT on Waterbirth was published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Here's what it found:💦 ...
05/14/2026

In 2025, a RCT on Waterbirth was published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Here's what it found:

💦 Waterbirth was associated with:
- Lower use of pain medication (IV and epidural)
- Shorter average 1st stage of labor (by 2 hours)
- No significant differences in maternal or neonatal outcomes
- Higher maternal birth satisfaction

Did you labor or deliver in the water? What did you think about it? 🤔

I think I'm the odd one out--I had my third in the water because everyone talked about how amazing it was and I just thought it was awkward! I didn't feel like I could push effectively.

I had a "land birth" with my 4th and have zero regrets! 😂

05/11/2026

Can I drink coffee while I'm pregnant? ☕

The recommendation is to consume less than 200 mg of caffeine while you're pregnant.

How much is 200 mg of caffeine??
1.5 to 2 cups (8 oz each) of brewed coffee
12 ounces of cold brew
2 to 3 ounces of espresso (double or triple shot)
3 to 4 mugs of black tea

And as always, listen to your body!

If you don't feel good after drinking caffeine while you're pregnant, then don't drink it!

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Knoxville, TN
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