About Me!
Welcome to Mothering Tides!
I’m the owner, Amanda Hartman. I get bored doing just one thing so I hold many titles and offer a variety of services.
Doula and Birthkeeper
Certified Lactation Counselor
Certified Breastfeeding Educator
Somatic Dance Instructor
Women’s Circle Facilitator
CPR Instructor
La Leche League Leader
Certified Nutrition Specialist
I’m a mom of 4 (3 boys, 1 girl). I’m a twin mom! I enjoy homeschooling my children and seeing them lead their own unique learning paths. I have one neurodivergent child and 2 genetic zebras with a rare condition called Witeveen Kolk Syndrome. We love being outdoors and going on hikes. I love the beach, anytime of year, and often feel called to the ocean for deep soul exploration. Dance has been a lifelong passion of mine and I love hanging upside from a Lyra hoop or pole! My husband is a paramedic. We have an old and obnoxiously loud beagle. We live in Winchester, VA.
My own births and lactation journeys are what inspired me to get into this work. I’ve had a general anesthesia emergency c section with a NICU stay, a beautiful midwife assisted breech HBAC, and I birthed my twins unassisted with sovereign support. Water is my favorite comfort measure in labor. My birth experiences are what lead me to birthwork and I’ve been a birthworker for over 5 years now.