Woodstock Midwife Convicted After Mother Nearly Bleeds to Death During Home Birth in Cherokee County

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. — A Woodstock woman who operated a midwifery business was convicted on nine criminal counts after prosecutors presented evidence that she performed unauthorized medical procedures during a home birth that left a mother fighting for her life after losing approximately half her blood.

Cynthia “Cindy” Rene Morrow, 64, of Woodstock, was found guilty Wednesday, November 4, 2026, following a nine-day trial in Cherokee County, District Attorney Susan K. Treadaway announced.

Morrow operated Birth Servant Midwifery LLC, where prosecutors said she performed medical procedures despite not being licensed as a physician, nurse or certified nurse midwife.

Seven of the charges stemmed from a 2022 home birth in Woodstock during which a woman suffered a severe postpartum hemorrhage and went into hypovolemic shock, a life-threatening condition caused by significant blood loss.

Mother Lost Half Her Blood After Home Birth

During the 2022 delivery, Morrow performed several procedures that she was not licensed or authorized to perform under Georgia law, according to evidence presented at trial.

Those procedures included administering an injection of Pitocin, providing intravenous fluids, inserting a catheter and performing a manual uterine procedure.

After giving birth, the mother began experiencing significant blood loss.

Prosecutors said Morrow failed to inform the woman’s family that she was experiencing a medical emergency, even as her condition deteriorated.

When Morrow eventually called 911, she requested non-emergency medical transportation.

By that point, the woman was vomiting, had lost consciousness and was experiencing hypovolemic shock.

Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services personnel responded, stabilized the woman and rushed her to a hospital for emergency treatment.

Medical records introduced during the trial showed the severity of her condition.

Her blood pressure had dropped to 63/55, while her heart rate reached 139 beats per minute. Physicians determined she had lost approximately 50% of her blood.

At the hospital, doctors administered medications to control the bleeding, provided multiple blood transfusions and performed emergency surgery to save her life.

Medical experts testified that the woman’s condition warranted a hospital transfer at least five hours earlier than when she ultimately received emergency care.

Other Former Clients Testify About Dangerous Birth Experiences

During the trial, jurors heard testimony from the woman and her family, the 911 dispatcher, responding paramedics, an emergency room nurse and medical experts.

Two other former clients and their family members also testified about separate incidents involving Morrow’s midwifery services outside Cherokee County.

According to prosecutors, one woman nearly died during childbirth, while another lost her baby.

Their testimony was presented as additional evidence concerning Morrow’s practices and conduct.

Prosecutors introduced more than 100 exhibits, including recordings of the 911 call, medical records, client logs maintained by Morrow, cellphone extraction reports and licensing records.

The licensing records established that Morrow was not licensed as a physician, nurse or certified nurse midwife.

Investigators also presented photographs taken during a 2024 search of Morrow’s home.

The photographs showed expired Pitocin, needles, sutures, intravenous supplies and other medical equipment.

Jury Finds Morrow Guilty on All Nine Counts

After approximately three hours of deliberations, the Cherokee County jury returned guilty verdicts on all nine counts.

Seven convictions were directly connected to the 2022 Woodstock home birth:

• One count of practicing medicine without a license
• One count of practicing nursing without a license
• Two counts of unlawful practice of midwifery
• Two counts of reckless conduct
• One count of possession of a dangerous drug, Pitocin

For the remaining two counts, jurors found Morrow guilty of lesser-included offenses.

One involved criminal attempt related to possession of expired Pitocin recovered during the 2024 search of her home. The other involved unlawful practice of midwifery concerning a second victim in Cherokee County.

Morrow’s sentencing is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Megan Hertel and Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney Geoffrey Fogus.

The investigation involved the Georgia Secretary of State, Cherokee County Marshal’s Office, Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad, Cherokee Sheriff’s Office and Cherokee County Solicitor-General’s Office.