rooted care for sacred beginnings


Rooted in safety, informed decision-making, and trusting the body's innate birthing abilities.

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Life is rooted in Birth

Centering families on their unique journey through holistic, inclusive, and individualized perinatal care is our mission. Serving families in Central Virginia, including Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, and surrounding areas, we are dedicated to guiding you through this transformative experience with compassion and expertise. Your journey to parenthood starts here!

Your rooted beginning grows here! Schedule your free consultation today!

Grounded Care

Present, prepared, and intentional support.

Heart-Led Support

Compassionate care that centers your needs and voice.

Community-Centered Team

A collective of skilled birthworkers walking with you.

Community Love

“Care is not just what we do, it’s how we show up — with intention, not urgency.”

Amanda I.
"Throughout my entire birthing process, Kandice displayed a profound understanding of childbirth and demonstrated a combination of compassion and competence. Her ability to provide emotional support and encouragement was truly remarkable and played a pivotal role in empowering me during my 60+ hour birth journey.
Kandice's knowledge and expertise were evident she navigated unforeseen complications with grace and confidence. She remained calm under pressure, offering reassurance and practical guidance to both myself and the medical team. Her advocacy for my birth plan and her respect for the wishes of my husband and I were unwavering, ensuring that every decision made was well-informed and aligned with our preferences.
Beyond her professional skills, Kandice's warm and nurturing presence created a supportive environment that fostered trust and comfort during a challenging time. She actively listened to our concerns and provided invaluable emotional support throughout labor and delivery.
In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Kandice as a doula without hesitation. My family and I are excited to use her services again for our next birth. Her dedication to her clients, combined with her exceptional skills and compassionate nature, make her an invaluable asset to any birthing team."

Jasmine D.

"Aligning with Kandi in the journey of giving birth in my first successful pregnancy was such a blessing. 
Kandi provided me with so much information that was so beneficial while carrying my sweet little girl, in preparation of delivery, and aftercare when my little joy arrived.  
Not only did Kandi provide me with helpful information that I wasn’t privy to with this being my first full experience, she has been an amazing support anytime I needed reassurance. With her kindness, affirmations and resources, she helped ease my mind anytime fear found its way of creeping in. 
Even with an unexpected change that affected my birthing preference and the decision I had to make, Kandi was supportive through it all and had the backup plan ready for us to ensure that all our desires were still granted. 
I am forever grateful for Kandi. Thank you for being such a blessing and amazing doula for the Day Family, and being there when I gave birth to my healthy, sweet little girl."

Ryenne C.

"I had the BEST prenatal, birthing, and postpartum experience at Gather Grounded with Racha, Kandice and Audrey. I HIGHLY recommend you choose Racha as your midwife to start or expand your family. From my very first visit to the Birth Center I felt heard, seen, and cared for. Every detail was remembered and I was more than just a “patient”. I had no idea what to expect due to this being my first experience with a midwife, but when I tell youuuuu I was completely blown away by the level of care they showed me and my family. It was like they were my family as well 🥹. There’s so many amazing things I could say and I will continue to rave about Gather Grounded EVERY chance I get because my life had been FOREVER changed by these ladies. Please choose Gather Grounded if you are in search of a midwife."