Roots Expert Spotlight: Meet Angela & Kathryn of Aquarius Midwifery
At Little Seeds, we believe that thoughtful, relationship-centered care can transform the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. Our Roots Expert Spotlight series introduces the practitioners we trust—so you can get to know the people walking alongside families during some of life’s most profound moments.
Today, we’re honored to introduce Angela and Kathryn, the licensed midwives behind Aquarius Midwifery.
A Little About Angela & Kathryn and Their Work
Angela and Kathryn are licensed midwives who support families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with care rooted in connection, trust, and time.
Their model centers on long, unrushed prenatal visits, allowing space to truly get to know each family, answer questions thoroughly, and build a strong, trusting relationship. By the time labor begins, parents feel informed, supported, and confident—ready to move through birth knowing they are not alone.
Angela and Kathryn consider it an honor to guide families through one of life’s most transformative experiences.
What Drew Them to Birth Work
Their journeys into birth work began in strikingly similar ways.
In their late teens, both Angela and Kathryn found themselves naturally supporting friends and family through labor—offering comfort, encouragement, and steady presence—long before they knew there was a name for this role. Angela attended her cousin’s birth at 19, rubbing her feet and whispering words of reassurance. Around the same time, Kathryn was supporting friends and attending births as well.
Neither knew the term doula then—but they were already doing the work.
As the years passed, that instinct to support people in labor only deepened. Both became doulas after having children of their own—Kathryn after welcoming her third baby, and Angela after her first. Fourteen years later, it’s clear this path chose them long before they consciously chose it. Birth work isn’t just what they do—it’s a calling that has always lived within them.
Family Life in This Season
Between them, Angela and Kathryn are parenting five children ranging from almost 20 to 11 years old.
With older kids who no longer need—or want—them quite as much, this season has brought more balance. They’re able to share time more equitably, maintain healthier work-life boundaries, and show up fully for both their families and the families they serve.
What Parents Need More Support Around in the Early Days
One of the biggest gaps they see is support around rest.
In a culture focused on “bouncing back” after pregnancy and birth, true recovery is often overlooked—at the expense of physical and emotional healing.
Lactation support is another area where families struggle. Social media is filled with images of older babies nursing with ease, but rarely reflects the realities of the early days: a clumsy newborn, a brand-new parent, and the steep learning curve of feeding. Parents need more honest conversations and hands-on support during this time.
How They Hope Families Feel After Working With Them
Angela and Kathryn hope families leave feeling deeply supported and empowered.
Even if birth unfolds differently than imagined, they want parents to feel confident in the decisions they made with the information they had. Feeling informed, respected, and grounded in those choices matters just as much as the outcome.
One Piece of Advice for New or Expecting Parents
Try not to box yourself into rigid ideals or beliefs.
Parenting is an evolving process. Your child is a unique individual with their own temperament and needs, which may call for approaches you never expected. Give yourselves grace—you’re learning, too.
Favorite Rituals During Busy Days
Angela: After dropping her kids off at school, she savors a quiet cup of coffee with her dogs—a peaceful pause before emails, calls, and the rest of the day begin.
Kathryn: Coffee. (No explanation needed.)
Tools & Resources They Often Recommend
Spinning Babies for pregnancy
The Wonder Weeks app for postpartum and early parenting
These tools help families better understand both the physical and developmental transitions of pregnancy and early parenthood.
What Support Looks Like for Them Right Now
Angela: Talking (and venting!) with her husband and Kathryn—perhaps a bit more than necessary.
Kathryn: Friends who check in and stay connected.
Something Just for Them
Angela: Reading, spending time with her beloved book club, and gardening.
Kathryn: Her ancestor and spiritual practices.
These practices help ground them outside of work and caregiving.
Why Community Matters So Much During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Humans were never meant to parent alone.
Historically, birth and child-rearing happened within circles of support—family, elders, friends, and neighbors who shared responsibility and wisdom. Pregnancy and the early postpartum months are intense, and having people nearby to help, listen, and normalize the experience protects mental health and reduces stress.
Modern culture often isolates parents, expecting them to do everything on their own. This disconnection isn’t natural—and it can lead to burnout, anxiety, and loneliness.
Community isn’t a luxury. It’s how we’re meant to do this. When parents are supported, babies thrive, and families grow stronger together.
Connect With Aquarius Midwifery
Website: AquariusMidwifery.com
Instagram: @AquariusMidwifery
Email: Midwife@AquariusMidwifery.com
Angela and Kathryn welcome families to reach out and explore whether working together feels like the right fit during pregnancy, birth, or postpartum.
