Trained Childbirth Educator & Trauma-Informed Doula | Adorned Birth Co.

Hello, I'm Callie!

I'm a wife, mother of seven,
and Childbirth Educator and birth doula serving Oxford, Tupelo, Memphis, and the surrounding communities.

My love for birth began with my own experiences of pregnancy, labor, and motherhood. Having welcomed seven children into the world, I know firsthand that no two births are exactly alike. Each one brings its own joys, challenges, uncertainties, and opportunities for growth. Doula work for me started as a ministry to women I loved and cared about. I began in 2012 supporting friends and family in a variety of laboring environments and labor situations. I researched independently and began growing in my knowledge of evidence-based birth. In January of last year (my youngest was two) I decided that I was ready to begin this work as a professional. So, I began training through the Biblical birth school to become a Certified Childbirth Educator and Trauma-Informed Doula. I am now one paper away from my full certification!

Over the years, I've developed a deep appreciation for the beauty and complexity of birth, as well as the importance of having compassionate, knowledgeable support along the way.

I believe every woman deserves to feel informed, heard, respected, and supported throughout her birth experience. Not because birth will necessarily unfold according to plan, but because her voice and dignity matter regardless of the circumstances.

My Approach to Birth

I often describe my role as that of a professional listener.

Of course, there are practical things I bring to the birth space: education, comfort measures, labor positions, encouragement, and continuous support. But before any of those things, I want to listen.

I want to understand what matters to you, what you're hoping for, what you're concerned about, and what helps you feel safe and supported.

I believe good preparation begins with good information. I value evidence-based education, thoughtful questions, and honest conversations about the benefits and risks of different options. My role is not to tell you what kind of birth you should have, but to help you understand your choices and feel confident participating in your care.

Whether you're hoping for an unmedicated birth, planning an epidural, preparing for an induction, or simply uncertain about what labor might bring, I'm honored to support you.

Your body was designed for birth, your choices deserve respect, and your worth is never measured by the outcome.

Why “adorned”?

To adorn is to make something beautiful, to honor it with thoughtful care and attention.

That is the heart behind Adorned Birth Co. I believe birth is a profound and beautiful part of God's design, and that we can trust Him as we surrender to His care throughout the process. I also believe that approaching birth with peace of mind, informed choices, and compassionate support is one way we can honor the beauty of His design.

I also believe that strength and dignity are already present in every woman. My work is not to give you these things, but to help you recognize and preserve them throughout your birth.

Strength doesn't always look the way we imagine. Sometimes it looks like perseverance through a difficult contraction. Sometimes it looks like asking questions, changing your mind, accepting help, or surrendering a plan that is no longer possible.

And dignity isn't something you earn by having a particular kind of birth. It belongs to you whether your experience is peaceful or overwhelming, straightforward or complicated, medicated or unmedicated.

Research on women's satisfaction with childbirth has shown something remarkable: how a woman experiences her birth is influenced not only by what happens to her, but also by how she is supported, respected, and included in the decisions made along the way. Women consistently place tremendous value on feeling heard, having a voice, and being treated with compassion. This is why I believe thoughtful, continuous support can make such a meaningful difference.