Midwife Sug McGowan Lampley, affectionately known as “Sugarfoot,” (1888, - 1984)is remembered in community histories as a steady, no-nonsense Southern midwife whose presence brought calm to even the most difficult births. Born in the late nineteenth century, she learned midwifery through hands-on apprenticeship with older “granny midwives,” carrying forward a tradition rooted in herbal knowledge, spiritual grounding, and deep community trust. Sugarfoot was known for her quick stride, her trademark humor, and the way she arrived at a home birth fully prepared—often before the family even finished sending word. She delivered generations of babies across her rural community, offering postpartum care, household help, and compassionate guidance that extended far beyond the moment of birth. In an era when Black families faced segregated and often inaccessible medical systems, Sug McGowan Lampley stood as a vital lifeline, her work sustaining both health and dignity for countless mothers and children.


A spacious and trendy tote bag to help you carry around everything that matters.

• 100% polyester
• Bag size: 15″ × 15″ (39 × 39 cm)
• Capacity: 2.6 US gal (10 l)
• Maximum weight limit: 44lbs (20 kg)
• Dual handles made from 100% natural cotton bull denim
• Handle length: 26″ (67 cm), width 1″ (2.5 cm)
• The handles can slightly differ depending on the fulfillment location

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!