Meet one of our Promise Babies: Ivan!

Ivan James, son of Sam and Lori De Groot of Sanborn, IA, was born 10:10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 2017, in their home, weighing 8 pounds, 8 ounces, and measuring 22 inches. He has a sister, Lili, 1 (2 in September). His grandparents are Vincent and Twila De Groot of Sioux Center and Art and Louise Versteeg of Clifford, Ontario, Canada.

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.

Lori De Groot holds baby Ivan. She and her
husband, Sam, welcomed Ivan into their
family on Saturday, Aug. 23. He was
born in their Sanborn, IA, home with
the assistance of midwife Belinda Lassen
of Promise Community Health Center.

Baby Ivan

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.