Hi, I’m Holly!
My family and I live in Leesville, SC. I’m a holistic birth worker offering birth doula support, photography, and placenta encapsulation to families in every stage of the journey.
Though I’m trained as a registered nurse, my heart has always been drawn to the sacred, woman-centered nature of birth—something that often gets lost in clinical settings. During my second pregnancy, the Lord gently redirected my path, placing a clear calling on my life to walk with mothers through pregnancy and birth. I’ve been answering that call ever since.
It’s my joy to honor, protect, and serve women as they step into motherhood—whether you’re preparing for birth, in the thick of labor, recovering postpartum, or soaking in the early days with your baby. You deserve to be supported, seen, and empowered every step of the way—and I’m here for you.
Purpose
I’ve had three beautiful, unique births, each shaping me in different ways. My first birth was via cesarean, which opened my eyes to the limitations of the medical model and sparked a journey of questioning and learning. For my second pregnancy, I was determined to have a vaginal birth, labor naturally, and birth at home. I poured myself into research and found an incredible team who listened, supported, and empowered me. While I ultimately transferred to the hospital, I achieved my VBAC and experienced healing in ways I never imagined.
My third pregnancy gave me the confidence to trust my body fully. With minimal interventions and unwavering belief in the process, I had the most redemptive, healing birth at home. I knew my body was designed for this. And I believe women’s bodies are made for this.
I’m passionate about helping women embrace pregnancy and birth as the beautiful, natural processes they are. By trusting our bodies and allowing birth to unfold undisturbed, we can avoid unnecessary interventions and create a birth experience that’s empowering and aligned with our own vision. Education is powerful—it transforms how we experience birth and shapes the outcomes for both mother and baby.
Philosophy
I believe birth is a normal, physiological process designed with intention and wisdom. When a woman feels safe, supported, and undisturbed, her body instinctively knows how to bring her baby into the world. I trust the design God has woven into both mother and baby and approach birth with deep reverence for that process.
Birth unfolds best when it is protected and respected. I am devoted to helping create a calm, sacred environment where you feel safe to surrender to labor, allowing strength to rise and transformation to unfold naturally. My role is to offer steady, peaceful support while honoring the unique rhythm of your birth experience.
Beyond Birth
While birth work is at the heart of Rising Birth, I also document the seasons that follow. From newborn days to growing families, my photography is rooted in the same intention: preserving honest, meaningful moments with warmth and simplicity.
My approach to family and motherhood photography reflects the same values I bring to birth, connection, presence, and storytelling that honors this fleeting season of life.