Meet one of our Promise Babies: Peter!

Peter Jaron, son of Jaron and Elizabeth Wilson of Paullina, IA, was born 10:45 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2019, in their home, weighing 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and measuring 21 inches. He has a brother, Walter, 2 1/2.

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

"We loved our second home-birth experience with Belinda Lassen," Elizabeth said. "We were blessed to have everything go smoothly and quickly and enjoyed relaxing after the birth at home. We are very thankful to Belinda and her team!"

Elizabeth and Jaron Wilson welcomed baby Peter
into their family on Sunday, July 7. He was born in
their home in Paullina, IA, with the assistance of
midwife Belinda Lassen of Promise Community
Health Center of Sioux Center.

Peter Jaron

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: Max!

Max Herman, son of Aaron and Kara Bouma of Le Mars, IA, was born 1:53 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019, in their home, weighing 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and measuring 20 inches. He has four siblings, Paxton, 8; Sam, 6; Camden, 4; and Ann, 2. His grandparents are Alice and Lyle Krienert and Don and Linda Bouma.

Certified nurse midwife Pam Hulstein of Promise Community Health Center of Sioux Center, IA, provided the prenatal care for the family throughout the pregnancy and attended the home birth. Registered nurse Erica Robertson also assisted with the home birth.

"I loved my experience with my midwife and my home birth," Kara said. "Pam and Erica made me feel so comfortable during my pregnancy and after."

Kara Bouma holds her baby, Max. She and her
husband, Aaron, welcomed baby Max into their
family on Saturday, June 29. He was born in
their Le Mars home with the assistance of
midwife Pam Hulstein of Promise CHC.

Max Herman

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: Hezekiah!

Hezekiah Cole, son of Lauren and Levi Hertz of Menno, SD, was born 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2019, in their home, weighing 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and measuring 22 inches.

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

Lauren and Levi Hertz welcomed baby Hezekiah
into their family on Friday, June 21. He was born
in their home in Menno, SD, with the assistance of
midwife Pam Hulstein of Promise Community
Health Center of Sioux Center.

Hezekiah Cole

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: Raylen!

Raylen Charles, son of Rod and Liza of Cherokee, IA, was born 6:57 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in their home, weighing 8 pounds and measuring 21 inches. He has three siblings, Skyler, 14; Rowen, 5; and Anna, 3.

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

"My family and I have felt very cared for through the pregnancy, birth and post-birth process," Liza said. "Being in the comfort of our home has proven to aid in the smooth delivery — optimal health for myself while healing as well as our baby boy who is very content. I attest this all to the calm and gentle nature of home birth and that great caregivers offer."

Liza holds her baby, Raylen. She and her
husband, Rod, welcomed baby Raylen into
their family on Tuesday, June 25. He was born
in their Cherokee home with the assistance of
midwife Belinda Lassen of Promise CHC.

Raylen Charles

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: Auren!

Auren Indiana Thomas, daughter of Kelsie Jo Thomas and Anthony Craig Helland of Sioux Falls, SD, was born 3:04 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2019, in her home, weighing 8 pounds and measuring 21 inches. Her grandparents are Rosemary Dickens-Helland of Sioux Falls and Mark Thomas of Alexandria, SD.

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

The couple appreciated the care that they received from Promise's midwives.

"We loved the care, intention and attention offered to us by the Promise CHC midwifery team during both prenatal care and during our home birth. It was everything we desired and more!"

Kelsie Jo Thomas and Anthony Craig Helland welcomed
baby Auren into their family on Sunday, May 19. She was
born in their home in Sioux Falls, SD, with the assistance
of midwife Belinda Lassen of Promise Community Health
Center of Sioux Center. Midwife Pam Hulstein
of Promise provided the prenatal care.

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: August!

August Michael, son of Jake and Audra DeGroot, was born 5:20 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in his home, weighing 9 pounds, 4 ounces, and measuring 22 inches. He has four siblings, Keira, 11; Zoe, 8; Liam, 6; and Aria, 3.

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

Jake and Audra DeGroot welcomed baby August
into their family on Wednesday, May 15. He was
born in their home with the assistance of midwife
Belinda Lassen of Promise Community Health Center.

August Michael

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.

Mother shares video of her home-birth experience

Amanda shared a video of photos of the birth of her son, Grayson, in their home in Spencer, IA. The video was created by Courtney Cook Photography.

Belinda Lassen, certified nurse midwife of Promise Community Health Center of Sioux Center, IA, and Kari Ney, registered nurse for Promise, attended the home birth.

Grayson was born 1:17 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27. 

To learn more about baby Grayson and his family, visit this Wonderfully Made post: https://promisechcmidwives.blogspot.com/2019/01/meet-one-of-our-promise-babies-grayson.html

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.