Conversations with Amanda Matthews

Today we’d like to introduce you to Amanda Matthews.

Hi Amanda, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I’m Amanda Matthews, CD, HBCE — owner and founder of Blossoming Babies.

My journey into birth work began with a deep desire to support families through one of the most transformative experiences of their lives. After attending my first birth, I knew I had found my calling.

Since then, I’ve become a certified birth doula and HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Educator, blending evidence-based education with calm, intuitive support. Each birth I attend reminds me of the strength, surrender, and beauty that lives within this work.

Through Blossoming Babies, I’ve built a space where families can feel seen, supported, and empowered — whether that’s through doula care, childbirth education, or simply having someone to walk beside them through it all.

It’s more than a job to me — it’s heart work, and I’m endlessly grateful for the families who invite me into such sacred moments. 🤍

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It definitely hasn’t always been a smooth road. Like most small business owners, I’ve had to navigate the balance between passion and practicality — learning how to grow a business while staying true to the heart of why I started.

There were seasons of doubt, slow inquiries, and moments where I questioned if I was doing enough. Birth work is deeply emotional, and it requires you to hold space for others while also caring for yourself — that balance took time to learn.

But every challenge has shaped me into a stronger, more grounded doula and educator. Each family I’ve supported, every birth I’ve witnessed, reminds me that this work is worth it — that showing up with compassion, presence, and trust always makes a difference.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
Through Blossoming Babies, I support families as a certified birth doula and HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Educator. My goal is to help parents feel informed, calm, and confident as they prepare to welcome their baby — whether that’s through hands-on doula support or childbirth education.

I specialize in blending evidence-based information with intuitive, compassionate care. I’m known for my calm presence and the way I help families feel grounded, even in the most intense moments of birth.

What I’m most proud of is seeing families step into their experience feeling empowered and supported — knowing they had choices, trusted their instincts, and felt truly seen.

What sets me apart is the heart behind my work. I see birth as something sacred, not something to control. Every family’s story is unique, and it’s an honor to walk beside them through such a transformative chapter.

Can you tell us more about what you were like growing up?
Growing up, I was outgoing, personable, and full of energy — the kind of kid who thrived around people and loved being part of the action. I was even prom queen! From a young age, I loved babysitting and caring for little ones, which naturally fed into my love for supporting families.

My passion for birth began when my aunt had my cousins. I was completely captivated by the process — the intensity, the beauty, the way everyone came together to support new life. From that moment, I knew I wanted to be part of this sacred, transformative experience.

Contact Info:

• Website: HTTPS://www.blossomingbabies.org
• Instagram: Blossomingbabiesdoula