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.

Meet one of our Promise Babies: Crew!

Crew Siep, son of Nate and Sabrina DeJong of Sioux Falls, SD, was born 10:44 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in their home, weighing 9 pounds, 2 ounces, and measuring 21 inches. He has a brother, Jagger, 2. His grandparents are Greg and Sherri DeJong of Rock Rapids, IA, and Scott and Amy Sieperda of Rock Rapids.

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.

"We absolutely loved our experience! It was wonderful!" Sabrina said. "We can't say enough about Belinda and Kari. They were amazing!"

Sabrina and Nate DeJong welcomed baby Crew into
their family on Wednesday, March 21. He was born
in their home in Sioux Falls, SD, with the assistance
of midwife Belinda Lassen of Promise Community
Health Center of Sioux Center, IA.

Crew Siep

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: Eric!

Eric Jeremy, son of Adam and Rosella Decker, was born Sunday, March 18, 2018, weighing 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and measuring 21 1/2 inches.

Certified nurse midwife Pam Hulstein of Promise Community Health Center in Sioux Center, IA, provided the prenatal care for the family.

Adam and Rosella Decker welcomed baby Eric into
their family on Sunday, March 18. Midwife Pam
Hulstein of Promise Community Health Center of
Sioux Center provided prenatal care for the family.

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: Sutton!

Sutton, daughter of Adrian and Nakia Heiden, was born 1:47 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2018, in their home, weighing 8 pounds, 4 ounces, and measuring 20 1/2 inches.

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.

Nakia and Adrian Heiden welcomed baby Sutton into
their family. Sutton was born Saturday, March 17, in
their home with the assistance of midwife Pam Hulstein
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.