Jessica McGruder BSN, RN

 Jessica is a Registered Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse that has worked in specialty care in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and General Pediatric Nursing. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and graduated Cum Laude from The University of Tennessee- Knoxville.

She started her career at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital after completing the nurse residency program, and matched with the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Unit. She has nearly fifteen years of experience in pediatric nursing.
Jessica is a mother of three, and looks forward to bringing her personal experience combined with her professional experience to support families in the rewarding but challenging transitions that come with infant care.
She has experienced natural labor with a doula as well as scheduled induction, and realizes that each birth experience is so unique and personal.

She supports all birth philosophies and looks forward to providing supportive care that is individualized to meet each family’s needs. She believes that motherhood has taught her more than she ever could have imagined about herself and babies. She is passionate about her role as a mom and dreamed about working with children and families long before she began her career.
She is an encourager with a calm demeanor, and is honored to work with families that choose Mama Moon for their postpartum needs. She is passionate about equipping each family with the tools they need to feel rested and confident as they establish their new family routines.

Jessica is excited to partner with families as they welcome their new babies and navigate the many transitions that come with infant care and postpartum needs.