Oliver Doerksen Matthews, son of Jeff and Lisa Matthews of Alta, IA, was born 11:22 p.m. Wednesday, Sep. 21, in his home, weighing 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and measuring 22 inches. He is the first child born in the family.
Certified nurse midwife Pam Hulstein of Promise Community Health Center in Sioux Center provided the prenatal care for the family. Hulstein and nurse Kari Ney also attended the home birth.
Certified nurse midwife Pam Hulstein of Promise Community Health Center in Sioux Center provided the prenatal care for the family. Hulstein and nurse Kari Ney also attended the home birth.
"Having a home birth was such a beautiful, intimate and empowering experience," Lisa said. "Pam and Kari had such a calming presence as they helped guide Oliver into this world, and we were so pleased with the prenatal and aftercare we received. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience."
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| Lisa Matthews holds her baby, Oliver, during an appointment at Promise Community Health Center in Sioux Center. He was born in their Alta home on Wednesday, Sept. 21.
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