Meet one of our Promise Babies: Olivia!

Olivia Kate, daughter of Todd and Anna Marsceau of Baltic, SD, was born 10:17 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in their home, weighing 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and measuring 21 inches. She has an older brother, Keith, 22 months. Her grandparents are Dave and Sherrie Marsceau of Colman, SD, and Stan and Lana Blanton of Easley, SC.

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.

"Belinda has been very supportive throughout my pregnancy. She is an awesome midwife!" Anna said. "Having my baby at home was very positive. Recovering at home has been very comfortable."

Anna and Todd Marsceau, along with brother Keith,
welcomed baby Olivia into their family on Sunday,
Aug. 27. She was born in their home in Baltic, SD,
with the assistance of midwife Belinda Lassen of
Promise Community Health Center of Sioux Center.

Baby Olivia

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: 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.

Meet one of our Promise Babies: Waverly!

Waverly Belle, daughter of Ashley Brewer of Harrisburg, SD, was born 8:50 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, 2017, in her home, weighing 7 pounds and measuring 21 inches. She has two siblings, Adella, 10, and Azariah, 7. Her grandparents are John and Deb Doornenbal of Sioux Center.

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. Nurse Erica Robertson also assisted with the birth.

"Waverly's home birth was the best of my three births," Ashley said. "I attribute much of this to being in the comfort of my own home. Belinda and Erica were amazing."

Ashley Brewer, along with siblings, Adella and Azariah,
welcomed baby Waverly into their family on Friday,
Aug. 18. She was born in their home in Harrisburg,
SD, with the assistance of midwife Belinda Lassen
of Promise Community Health Center of Sioux Center.

Baby Waverly

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: Jacob!

Jacob Steven Gerritt, son of Dan and Carla Hulstein of Hull, IA, was born 7:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4, at Orange City Area Health System, weighing 9 pounds, 1 ounce, and measuring 20 1/2 inches. His grandparents are Glenn and Marj Hulstein, Dan and Jennifer Alldredge, and Akira and Maryann Mori.

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

Carla and Dan Hulstein of Hull welcomed baby Jacob
into their family on Friday, Aug. 4. The family received
prenatal care from midwife Belinda Lassen of Promise
Community Health Center of Sioux Center.

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: Matea!

Matea Liese, daughter of Kurt and Kelly Franje of Rock Valley, IA, was born 10:48 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, in their home, weighing 9 pounds, 8 ounces, and measuring 22 inches.

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 midwife Pam Hulstein of Promise attended the home birth.

"We have loved our care from the very beginning," Kelly said. "Belinda's confidence assured us that a home birth was a good option for us as a low-risk pregnancy. When Matea decided it was time to greet the world, she came very quickly, 2 1/2-hour labor, so Pam was able to make it to help deliver our sweet Matea Liese, whose name means 'a gift from God given back to God.'"

Kurt and Kelly Franje welcomed baby Matea into their family on Thursday, Aug. 17. She was born into their Rock Valley home with the assistance of midwife Pam Hulstein of Promise Community Health Center.

Baby Matea 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: Jefferson!

Jefferson Donald (JD), son of Brandon and Elizabeth Wittrock of Sioux Falls, SD, was born 10:34 a.m. Thursday, Aug 17, in their home, weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and measuring 22 inches. He has three older siblings, Damon, 6, Kensington, 4, and Gwenevere, 2. His grandparents are Craig and Victoria Wittrock of Hartford, SD, and Mike and Laurie Cooper of Primghar, 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.

Elizabeth said it was a great experience.

"Absolutely fantastic. Feels great to be home," she said. "The whole experience was wonderful."

Brandon and Elizabeth Wittrock, along with
siblings Gwenevere, Kensington and Damon,
welcomed baby Jefferson into their family on
Thursday, Aug. 17. He was born in their home
in Sioux Falls, SD, with the assistance of midwife
Belinda Lassen of Promise Community Health Center.

Baby Jefferson

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: 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.