About Us

Who we are

Grow Midwives, LLC^®

Our mission is clear: to scale up and sustain midwifery. We work alongside midwives, hospitals, academic centers, birth centers, and group practices. With more than 70 years of combined leadership and national experience, we bring unmatched expertise in guiding teams through the technical and strategic steps of building sustainable midwifery models. Rooted in collaboration and trust, we partner with healthcare leaders nationwide to turn vision into lasting reality.

70+

Years combined experience

100+

Practices Guided

50+

Speaking Engagements

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Our History

The Grow Midwives, LLC^® Story

Dr. Ginger Breedlove’s lifelong commitment to advancing maternity care. In 1979, she co-founded the Holistic Birth and Growth Center in Topeka, Kansas — one of the first, state-licensed freestanding birth centers in the nation. There, she practiced full-scope midwifery for 15 years alongside physicians and nurse-midwives, laying the foundation for a career dedicated to expanding access to safe, collaborative care.

Her passion for education and leadership soon led her to establish the first nurse-midwifery practice at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, where she directed services and built trust between midwives and physicians. She went on to create the first graduate nurse-midwifery education program at the University of Kansas 10 years and later served as a tenured professor six years at Shenandoah University, influencing a generation of new midwives.

Beyond The Classroom and Clinic

Dr. Breedlove stepped into national leadership. She served as President of the American College of Nurse-Midwives 2013-2016 after serving two terms as ACNM Secretary, testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee in Congress on the maternity care workforce shortage, and in 2017 co-founded March for Moms with Dr. Neel Shah, a nonprofit raising national awareness to improve care for childbearing families. Her voice has shaped not only practices but policies, bringing midwifery into conversations that transform maternal health at the highest levels.

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Grow Midwives, LLC^® Today

She is a widely published author in numerous journals and publications, national speaker, and received over $5 million dollars as principal investigator in grant funded projects related to health care for women. In 2018 Dr. Breedlove edited and launched a best-selling book for new parents titled, Nobody Told Me About That! The 2nd Ed., Nobody Told Me About That, Surviving and Thriving Through the Early Weeks of Parenting was published in April 2023. Dr. Breedlove completed the Harvard Business School Negotiation Mastery Certification program in August 2023.

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Our Team

GINGER BREEDLOVE, PhD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN

CEO, Founder and Principal Consultant

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Joseph Booth, JD, M.Div

In-House Counsel and Partner

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Lesley Rathbun, MSN, CNM, FNP, FACNM

CCO, Senior Consultant and Partner

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Arden Schwenker, CFO, CPCO, COBGC

CFO, Senior Consultant and Partner

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Denise Fryzelka, PhD, CNM, FACNM

Clinical Consultant

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John Yeast, MD, MSPH, MFM

Hospital Consultant

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Kathy Camacho Carr, PhD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN

Educational Consultant

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Isaac Booth, JD

In-House Assistant Counsel

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Our Reviews

Reviews from our clients

      EXCELLENT  
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   Kate Paxton 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As a midwife since 2010 and birth center owner, it’s not easy to find someone to consult with - who understands the big picture - nationally and practically / professionally. Ginger does. Absolutely helpful and I plan to come back for more. Highly recommend!
  
 
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   Rebecca Gorski 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I would not enter contract negotiations without the consultation from Grow Midwives. Ginger and her team are THE ones that know the business of midwifery. They provide such valuable resources for us and the feedback they have offered me through two midwife contracts has been tremendously helpful, purposeful, and actionable. Well worth the cost! You will not find anyone else with this type of business and legal knowledge. Highly recommend. And they are so prompt as well. Thank you for your guidance. I am so grateful you all are doing this work for us!
  
 
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   Amanda Wiley 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have worked with Grow Midwives in many capacities over the past six years, and they have consistently exceeded my expectations. Ginger was an incredible resource when I was a novice midwife working in a group practice, and she has remained a trusted mentor and positive influence throughout my professional growth. She is a passionate advocate for both the midwifery profession and the midwives she serves.

Over the past year, I’ve worked closely with Arden as I’ve built my own private practice. That investment has been invaluable. I can honestly say that Grow Midwives has been one of the biggest factors in the success of my business. Arden brings a wealth of knowledge, practical experience, and an unwavering commitment to helping midwives bridge the gaps that often exist when starting a private practice. Her guidance has given me the confidence and tools to build a practice I’m proud of.

If you’re considering working with Grow Midwives, I cannot recommend them highly enough. You won’t regret it.
  
 
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   Ali Kanat 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I spoke to Ginger for an introduction call as a nurse-midwife looking to build a position at my local clinic, and she was very knowledgable, accessible, and friendly. I am so grateful this organization exists to support and mentor midwives around the country. I am looking forward to learning more about Grow Midwives and utilizing their services!
  
 
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   Kim Teske 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I absolutely loved working with Grow Midwives! I’ve worked with them twice—once for contract renegotiations and again while transitioning into hormone replacement care—and both experiences were truly empowering. They know what data to gather, what to ask for, and how to clearly tell your story as a midwife. Their expertise, practical guidance, and coaching gave me the confidence to advocate for myself and take meaningful next steps in my career. I can’t recommend them enough to any midwife looking for better compensation, work–life balance, and fulfillment.
  
 
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   Beth Connors 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a call with Grow Midwives and found it incredibly helpful and insightful. They provided clear guidance and practical next steps for growing my practice. I truly appreciate their knowledge and support in this field!
  
 
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   Lauren Drees 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As the owner of a multiple midwife home birth practice, I find support and counsel difficult to come by since this is not a common business or practice model. Being able to work with Ginger gave me incredible perspective, insight, and actionable step to take for my practice to continue to thrive. She is a wealth of knowledge and expertise having been a midwife for many years in vastly different settings and roles. I am extremely grateful for her support and encouragement. I strongly recommend midwives needing support at any level to connect with Ginger and her team!
  
 
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   Yeni Trinh 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently had the chance to speak with Ginger Breedlove and was so grateful for her time and insight!  I’ve also heard her speak at conferences over the years, and she really is incredibly knowledgeable and a true advocate for the midwifery role.

She helped me think through a complex scope and practice question with clarity and real-world perspective. Grow Midwives is doing important, grounded work for the midwifery community, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for thoughtful guidance rooted in experience.
Thank you again Ginger!
  
 
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   Scott Hawk 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ginger and her team are fantastic.  They are fierce advocates not only for women's health and safe, healthy birthing experiences, they are sentinels for a major agent of that experience; Midwives.

Their organization has given me guidance as a new grad where I was aimless and uncertain, and they have pointed me to important connections in the community and abroad that make Midwife voices heard as part of the equation for addressing our country's maternal health care crisis.

Almost overnight they became more than just consultants for me, they became mentors and friends.

They're helping me to see my worth as a CNM and to grow my voice to advocate that worth for others.

I cannot overstate how much I recommend these guys, whether you're a new grand CNM/CM looking to get their start like me, or you're hoping to start or grow a practice, birthing center, or something more complex.

They are a hub for everything midwife and you should have them on your radar if midwifery, or any field near it is in your future.

Thank you for everything, guys!
  
 
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   Holli Berry 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been a CNM for 30 some odd years. I am not business savvy, at all. I recently found a new job, after being with an employer for 12 years....and Grow Midwives has been invaluable in helping me navigate this journey. I have found my true value and worth, thanks to Ginger. Very professional, very honest , the reviews and counseling are a great help. I HIGHLY recommend this service for ALL CNMs, especially if you are not business or legal knowledable, and especially if you are a new CNM just getting into healthcare. It is a business. You need to know your worth.