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This Isn’t Just Midwifery. It’s a Movement.
You deserve care that centers you, your story, your voice, and your values.
At Centering Midwifery, we’re redefining what maternity care feels like in Nashville and beyond. By blending modern midwifery with deep presence, cultural awareness, and soul-level support, delivered in a way that’s as accessible and seamless as it is meaningful, you’ll never have to navigate this journey alone or sacrifice convenience for quality care.
Our Why Runs Deeper Than Medicine
Pregnancy and birth are some of the most powerful transformations a person will ever go through. And yet, too often, that sacred process is rushed, clinical, and impersonal.
We exist to change that.
At Centering Midwifery, we believe maternity care should be slow, sacred, and centered on you. Whether you’re planning a homebirth, navigating hospital options, or looking for postpartum support, our mission is the same: to offer safe, evidence-based midwifery care that listens, adapts, and empowers.
Founded in Nashville, TN, by Certified Nurse Midwife Lena McMillan, our practice was born from a vision of equity, community, and care that actually feels like care.
HI, I'M LENA
CNM, and I’m So Glad You’re Here
I’m a Certified Nurse Midwife and dual-certified Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in women’s health. I’ve worked in hospitals, clinics, and (attended out-of-hospital births) traditional settings, but I always knew I was called to something more personal, more holistic, and more human.
That’s why I built a midwifery model focused on time, trust, and transformation. I bring clinical excellence and deep compassion into every visit, whether it's your first baby or your fourth. I’m here to hold space, offer answers, advocate fiercely, and remind you that you are capable and powerful beyond measure.
I specialize in holistic maternity care for women across Nashville and Middle Tennessee, with a special focus on serving women of color, first-time mothers, and families seeking culturally responsive care. My goal is for every client to feel safe, seen, and strong throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
I strive to create a space where all clients feel safe, seen, and strong throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, with dedicated attention to the unique needs of women of color, first-time mothers, and families seeking culturally responsive care.
My Values Are at the Heart of My Care
Care should feel like an experience, not just a service. You deserve to leave each visit feeling calmer, clearer, and more confident than when you arrived.
Integrity
I provide honest, evidence-based care you can trust.
Compassion
I bring empathy, warmth, and a judgment-free presence.
Collaboration
Your voice matters. I listen, not just lead.
Respect
Your preferences, culture, and values are always honored.
"Nurturing yourself is not selfish, it's essential to your survival and your well-being."
-Renee Trudeau
This Is Your Birth. Let’s Make It Feel That Way.
Whether you’re exploring homebirth, preparing for your second, third, or fourth baby, or seeking to heal from a past birth that felt anything but empowering, this is a place to begin again. I’m here to help you take up space, ask every question, and receive deeply personalized care that truly centers you. Let’s create something beautiful, redemptive, and yours.