Meet one of our Promise Babies: Alivia!

Alivia Grace, daughter of Andrew and Emily Lundgren of Spirit Lake, IA, was born 10:23 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, in their home, weighing 9 pounds, 1 ounce, and measuring 22 inches. She has two older brothers, Emmet, 5, and Cale, 3. Her grandparents are Lyle and Mary Lundgren of Orange City and Mel and Julie Elsberry of Orange City.

Certified nurse midwife Belinda Lassen of Promise Community Health Center in Sioux Center, IA, provided the prenatal care for the family throughout the pregnancy and attended the home birth.

"Alivia's birth was an absolute dream," Emily said. "It was so wonderful to labor, deliver and recover in our home. From our first appointment through the delivery and aftercare, Belinda has been absolutely wonderful. She is so special to our family."

Andrew and Emily Lundgren, along with
brothers Emmet and Cale, welcomed baby
Alivia into their family on Wednesday, Aug.
16. She was born in their Spirit Lake home
with the assistance of midwife Belinda
Lassen of Promise Community Health
Center of Sioux Center.

Baby Alivia

Promise Community Health Center of Sioux Center is the only Federally Qualified Health Center serving the far northwest corner of Iowa — and beyond. To learn more about Promise's midwifery team and prenatal services, visit www.promisechc.org/services/prenatal.aspx. For more tips and advice on various topics from Promise's midwifery team and baby announcements, visit promisechcmidwives.blogspot.com.