Wholehearted, Hands-On Maternity

Care, for Your Out-of-Hospital Birth.

Serving families with faith-filled, personalized midwifery care in North Texas.

 At Abundant Grace Birth & Wellness, midwifery is a calling. It’s my mission & ministry to provide evidence-based, personalized care. I come alongside you to create a safe, sacred space for you to birth empowered—just as you were created to.

Your Midwifery Experience,

From Start to Finish

  • Prenatal Care

    Appointments are unhurried and relational—offering time for education, encouragement, and questions.

    Visits take place either in my home office or at Gentle Beginnings Birth Center in Hurst.

    Your partner or children are always welcome to attend.

  • Labor and Birth

    Birth at home or at the peaceful Gentle Beginnings Birth Center in Hurst.

    You’ll be supported in movement, nourishment, and natural comfort measures during labor.

    My practice includes immediate skin-to-skin, delayed cord clamping, and a gentle approach to newborn care.

    Jessica Rutledge, CPM, LM often joins me at births to provide additional support and assist with care.

    I hold space for a calm, undisturbed birth and honor your vision for a natural experience.

  • Including Your Family

    Whether it’s your first baby or fifth, you’re invited to include loved ones in meaningful ways.

    From grandmas offering labor support to siblings helping with the newborn exam—it’s all part of the beauty of birth.

  • Postpartum Care

    Gentle newborn exam done in your presence shortly after birth.

    I remain with you for 2–4 hours after delivery to ensure all is well.

    Follow-up visits:
    • 48 hours (at home)
    • 2 weeks (includes second newborn screen)
    • 6 weeks and 12 weeks for final check-ins

    In-home lactation support is also available.

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What Moms Ask Most

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Meet Your Birthing Team

Jennifer partners with Jessica Rutledge, CPM, LM, who often joins as a second midwife or birth assistant to ensure consistent and experienced support for you and your baby.

Our Process

  • Let’s see if we’re the right fit. Initial consultation and interview to build trust and align care.

    Connect

    Let’s see if we’re the right fit.

    Initial consultation and interview to build trust and align care.

  • Prepare

    Prenatal care + education

    Monthly and then weekly visits, labs, vitals, baby monitoring, and meaningful preparation through every stage.

  • Plan

    Home visit + birth planning

    At 36 weeks, Jennifer visits your home to prepare the space and review birth preferences together.

  • Birth

    Supportive, faith-filled birth

    Jennifer arrives in active labor and stays for 2–6 hours after to ensure a smooth, sacred transition.

  • Nurture

    Compassionate postpartum care

    In-home and in-office visits through 12 weeks postpartum — supporting recovery, baby care, and wellness.

“Jennifer I'm completely awe struck with you and what you did for my family. I can't even put into words how completely grateful, impressed, relieved at how amazing this whole journey played out. You gave my daughter something I never even knew was possible. Thank you seems like not enough gratitude for how I feel after being blessed with this whole experience. You are exactly where you are meant to be, doing the exact work you should be doing. You my friend were born to be a blessing and you are truly creating an incredible experience for these women and us as families, so thank you, a million times, thank you!”

— Kelley, A happy Grandma

Real Questions from Real Moms

So you can feel confident and informed as you explore your care options.

  • Yes — I’ve received training in breech birth, and while I haven’t attended one personally yet, I’d partner with an experienced midwife for additional support if needed.

  • Yes! I offer two different sizes for home birth. You’ll just need to bring your own liner and a hose.

  • Definitely. Especially for first-time moms or anyone planning an unmedicated birth — doulas offer invaluable support that complements midwifery care.

  • My transfer rate is low. I only recommend transferring care to a hospital when there are clear signs that mom or baby’s safety may be at risk. Your health is always my top priority.

  • In the rare event of transfer during labor or if you become ineligible for out-of-hospital birth, I collaborate with Dr. Tricia Shimer at Medical City Dallas.

Birth & Labor Support

Services & Special Circumstances

  • Not directly, but I’ll recommend great options that align with your birth preferences.

  • I don’t offer sonograms in-house, but I will refer you to trusted providers as needed throughout your care.

  • At this time, I do not provide care for VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) or twin pregnancies. I’d be happy to refer you to a provider who does.

  • I require cash payment for all services, as I’m not in-network with insurance companies. However, I provide a global midwifery superbill that covers everything from prenatal visits through postpartum care. You can submit this to your insurance provider for possible reimbursement — many do reimburse for care by Certified Nurse Midwives.

Holistic Health & Wellness

  • Yes — I can provide care for thyroid issues as long as you don’t require an endocrinologist. We’ll work together to monitor your health and adjust as needed.

  • No, I recommend care with an OB for insulin-dependent diabetes to ensure the best outcomes for you and your baby.

  • We’ll discuss the best option for your body and preferences. I offer several approaches, including standard lab draws and continuous glucose monitoring.

  • I personally use and recommend Shaklee vitamins. We’ll go over what supplements I suggest during your prenatal visits.

If you risk out of birth outside the hospital or require non-emergent transfer during labor, birth, or postpartum, I collaborate with Dr. Tricia Shimer, who I will refer you to. She delivers at Medical City Dallas. I do not have privileges at this time, but I may still be able to assist you during birth. 

 Medical School : Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. 1997. 

Undergraduate Degree: Molecular and Celular Biology, Texas A8M University. 1993. 

Residency: University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, 2001

Specialties: High Risk Obstetrics, Gynecology, In Office Ablations