Meet one of our Promise Babies: Henley!

Henley Marie, daughter of Tyler and Tiffany Armstrong of Sioux Center, IA, was born 8:53 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in their home, weighing 8 pounds, 4 ounces, and measuring 22 inches. She has a brother, TJ. Her grandparents are Kathleen and Larry Armstrong of Sioux Center and Melinda and Anthony Hoskins of Kansas 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. Registered nurse Kari Ney also assisted with the birth.

Tyler and Tiffany Armstrong welcomed baby Henley
into their family on Tuesday, April 3. She was born
in their home in Sioux Center, IA, with the assistance
of midwife Belinda Lassen of Promise Community
Health Center of Sioux Center.

Henley Marie

Promise Community Health Center of Sioux Center is the only Federally Qualified Health Center serving the 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.

Meet one of our Promise Babies: Maddox!

Maddox Dean, son of Darrin and Ashley Brummel of Doon, IA, was born 3:15 a.m. Thursday, April 19, 2018, in their home, weighing 6 pounds, 2 ounces, and measuring 21 inches. He has four siblings, Braleigh, 6; Bentley, 4; Raeya, 3, and Adalyn, 2. His grandparents are Pete and Judy Brummel of Hull, IA; Julie Leaf of Sioux Falls, SD; and Dale Van Dyke of Sibley, IA.

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.

Ashley Brummel holds her baby, Maddox. She and
her husband, Darrin, welcomed baby Maddox into
their family on Thursday, April 19. He was born
in their home in Doon, IA, with the assistance of
midwife Belinda Lassen of Promise Community
Health Center of Sioux Center.

Maddox Dean

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.

Meet one of our Promise Babies: Atlas!

Atlas Onyx, son of Jonathan and Katie Sullivan of Salix, IA, was born 1:12 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2018, in their home, weighing 8 pounds, 14 ounces, and measuring 22 3/4 inches. He has three siblings, Jasper, 5; Lincoln, 3; and Shepherd, 2.

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

"It was wonderful, personalized care in the comfort of home," Katie said. "I really enjoyed the birth experience."

Katie Sullivan holds her baby, Atlas. She and
her husband, Jonathan, welcomed baby Atlas
into their family on Monday, April 2. He was born
in their home in Salix, IA, with the assistance of
midwife Pam Hulstein of Promise Community
Health Center of Sioux Center.

Atlas Onyx

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.

Meet one of our Promise Babies: Braxton!

Braxton Lane, son of Abbey Lair of Rock Valley, IA, was born 10:07 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2018, at Hegg Memorial Health Center in Rock Valley, weighing 4 pounds, 15 ounces, and measuring 19 inches.

Certified nurse midwife Belinda Lassen of Promise Community Health Center in Sioux Center, IA, provided prenatal care throughout the pregnancy.

Abbey Lair holds her baby, Braxton, who was born
on Monday, April 2. Midwife Belinda Lassen of
Promise Community Health Center provided
prenatal care throughout the pregnancy.

Braxton Lane

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.

Meet one of our Promise Babies: Daniel!

Daniel Thomas, son of Neil and BreAnne Rohe of Sioux Falls, SD, was born 5:04 p.m. Thursday, March 29, 2018, in their home, weighing 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and measuring 22 inches. He has three siblings, Hope, 7; Jami, 5; and Chris, 2. His grandparents are Tom and Donna Rohe of Le Mars, IA, and Todd and Lisa Sitzmann of Le Mars.

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. Registered nurse Kari Ney also assisted with the birth.

"I have loved the care I've received from Belinda and the staff at Promise," BreAnne said. "It is so nice to have the option for home birth. It was an amazing experience!"

BreAnne Rohe holds her baby, Daniel. She and
her husband, Neil, welcomed baby Daniel into
their family on Thursday, March 29. He was born
in their home in Sioux Falls, SD, with the assistance
of midwife Belinda Lassen of Promise Community
Health Center in Sioux Center. One of his older
sisters, Hope, also joins in on the photo.

Daniel Thomas

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.

Meet one of our Promise Babies: Elaine!

Elaine Jade, daughter of Levi and Lauren Hertz of Menno, SD, was born 10:58 a.m. Sunday, March 18, 2018, in their home, weighing 8 pounds, 10 ounces, and measuring 21 inches. She has three siblings, Liam, 5; Benjamin, 3; and James, 1.

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

Lauren said she "wouldn't change the home birth for anything" even though it hurts more without an epidural.

"It was so nice to be in my own element with such personable and sweet people helping me have this blessing," she said.

Lauren Hertz holds her baby, Elaine. She and her
husband, Levi, welcome baby Elaine into their family
on Sunday, March 18. She was born in their home in
Menno, SD, with the assistance of midwife Pam
Hulstein of Promise Community Health Center.

Elaine Jade

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.