Meet Laney Hi, I'm Laney Sweet founder of The Birthing Tree. For more than 15 years, I've had the privilege of walking alongside families through pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum season. Since 2011, I've supported hospital, birth center, and home births with compassionate, evidence-based care that honors each family's unique values, goals, and circumstances. Whether you're preparing for your first baby or welcoming another child, my goal is to help you feel informed, supported, and confident throughout your journey. From labor support and childbirth education to birth photography, birth pool rentals, and placenta encapsulation, I'm committed to providing personalized care that allows you to feel heard, respected, and empowered every step of the way. It would be an honor to support your family as you prepare to welcome your baby.
Birth Services Available in Nashville Every birth is unique, which is why I offer a range of personalized services to support families before, during, and after birth. Whether you're planning a hospital birth at Vanderbilt or Saint Thomas, preparing for a home birth, or looking for education and postpartum support, The Birthing Tree is here to help you navigate this season with confidence. Birth Doula Services Continuous emotional, physical, and informational support throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum period. Postpartum Doula Support Compassionate care as your family adjusts after birth, helping you recover, build confidence, and settle into life with your new baby. Birth Photography & Videography Thoughtfully documenting your birth story with a quiet, unobtrusive approach so you can remember the moments that matter most. Birth Pool Rentals Professional birth pool rentals delivered throughout the Nashville area, including everything you need for a safe and comfortable water birth experience. Placenta Encapsulation Safe, professional placenta encapsulation prepared with care and according to industry best practices. Childbirth Education Evidence-based childbirth education designed to help you understand your options, prepare for labor, and make informed decisions that align with your values.

Hospitals & Birth Centers Serving Nashville Families

Hospitals & Birth Centers Serving Nashville Families Whether you're planning a low-intervention birth, require specialized maternal care, or are exploring birth center or home birth options, Nashville offers a variety of places to welcome your baby. The Birthing Tree proudly supports families giving birth throughout the Nashville area, working alongside your chosen provider to offer continuous, personalized labor support. Vanderbilt University Hospital A nationally recognized academic medical center offering comprehensive obstetric care, midwifery services, high-risk pregnancy care, VBAC support, and one of the region's highest-level NICUs. Vanderbilt Birth Center Formerly Baby+Company, the Vanderbilt Birth Center is the region's only freestanding birth center affiliated with a major hospital system. It offers midwifery-led care for low-risk pregnancies in a home-like setting while maintaining access to Vanderbilt specialists if needed. Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown One of Middle Tennessee's busiest maternity hospitals, offering obstetricians, certified nurse midwives, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, childbirth education, and Level III NICU services. TriStar Centennial Women's Hospital A dedicated women's hospital providing labor and delivery, maternal-fetal medicine, neonatal care, certified nurse midwives, and modern birthing suites designed around personalized birth experiences. TriStar Summit Medical Center (Hermitage) Serving families on Nashville's east side with labor and delivery services, postpartum care, and neonatal support. TriStar Skyline Medical Center Providing maternity care for many North Nashville and surrounding communities, including labor and delivery and neonatal services. TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center Offering obstetric care and labor and delivery services for families in South Nashville and neighboring communities. Planned Home Birth For families choosing to give birth at home under the care of a licensed midwife, I provide continuous doula support throughout labor and the immediate postpartum period, creating a calm and supportive environment while your midwifery team manages your clinical care.