Midwifery care rooted in knowledge, connection & trust.
Holistic, family-centered home birth care and evidence-informed education for pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and beyond.
Your Midwifery Care Team
Rutledge Family Holistic provides Christian, holistic, family-centered, home birth midwifery care for families seeking high-autonomy, low intervention support, throughout pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding.
Jessica provides your primary midwifery care and attends births with another experienced midwife, most often the same trusted colleague, so families can receive skilled support from two midwives while maintaining continuity and familiarity in their care.
Student midwives may occasionally participate in care with your permission as part of their clinical education.
Doulas and chiropractors are not members of the Rutledge Family Holistic birth team, but both can be valuable additions to your support system. Doula support is encouraged for pregnancy and birth, and chiropractic care may be encouraged during pregnancy and postpartum when appropriate. Jessica is happy to provide recommendations for trusted professionals.
Care Philosophy
I believe pregnancy and birth belong first to the mother and her family. My role is to provide skilled, evidence-informed care, clear education, and thoughtful recommendations while honoring your autonomy and your right to make informed decisions.
I encourage families to support pregnancy with nourishing food, appropriate movement, restorative care, and individualized resources when needed. Depending on your circumstances, I may also recommend doula support, chiropractic care, childbirth education, lactation support, or other trusted professionals who can complement your midwifery care.
