Tender Beginnings Birth Services Nashville

Lynsey Gregory

Mary Anne and her team were so wonderful to work with. All through my pregnancy I felt informed and cared for. Throughout my labor Mary Anne and her team were very hands on and encouraging. They supported my husband and I every step of the way. If you are interested in having a home birth I would highly recommend Mary Anne and her team at Tender Beginnings!

Jennifer Avrit

If you are looking for a pregnancy caregiver who truly listens to the desires of parents and guides patients through a safe and healthy pregnancy and delivery, Tender Beginnings is the place to go. Although I ended up having hospital births, Mary Anne was by my side advocating for me, and her pregnancy care was night and day from the constantly fluctuating patterns of OB care. Mary Anne and her staff are knowledgeable and well trained for beautiful pregnancy and birth experiences.

Morgan H

I had both my first and second births with Mary Anne and the Tender Beginnings crew. From the moment I made my first appointment to my final postpartum check-ups, their team guided my husband and I with an abundance of love and support the entire way. During both experiences I looked forward to the prenatal appointments and felt fully prepared and confident when it came time to give birth. Through the whole process the sincerity and genuine care Mary Anne, Donise and Holly had for my health and the well being of our babies was always evident. Any questions or fears that came up during pregnancy, birth and even postpartum were answered with immense wisdom and encouragement. Any time a choice had to be made Mary Anne always explained everything thoroughly so that we could make informed decisions. Every member is truly called to what they do and it shows! We were beyond blessed to have such a phenomenal midwife, doula and team!

Amanda Wray

I’m not sure I could ever put into words how amazing Maryanne Richardson and her team at Tender Beginnings truly is. I can’t thank God enough for orchestrating my first home birth experience to be with Maryanne. Truly, she is God sent! Each prenatal appointment was so patient centered and intimate. She made sure my husband and I were more than prepared and answered each question we had. She is so knowledgeable yet she is able to explain everything in a way that was extremely understandable. The birth experience itself was one I will never forget. Maryanne believes in you and helps you believe in yourself! I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else by my side! In fact, I wouldn’t let her arm go at one point because just her presence alone was helping me during birth. I love her so much and cannot recommend her enough. If your considering home birth and want to go with the best care, then choose the best there is!!