Meet one of our Promise Babies: Elizabeth!

Elizabeth Joanne, daughter of Jon and Mylidiah Korthuis of Ireton, IA, was born 6:12 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, in their home, weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and measuring 19 inches. She has a sister, Jennifer, 18 months. Her grandparents are Harold and Amy Korthuis of Willmar, MN, and John and Joanne Cave of Ireton, IA.

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

Jon and Mylidiah Korthuis, along with sister Jennifer,
welcomed baby Elizabeth into their family on Tuesday,
Oct. 16. Midwife Belinda Lassen provided prenatal
care for the family throughout the pregnancy.

Elizabeth Joanne

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: Brycn!

Brycn Lawrence, son of Alanzo and Bailey Ruble of Sioux Falls, SD, was born 1:23 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, in their home, weighing 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and measuring 22 inches. His grandparents are Kallie and Dave Morrow and April and Victor Nichols of Cherokee, IA.

Certified nurse midwives Pam Hulstein and Belinda Lassen of Promise Community Health Center of Sioux Center, IA, provided the prenatal care for the family throughout the pregnancy.

The family appreciated the care they received and the home birth experience.

"It was everything I imagined and more," Bailey said. "I couldn't have asked for a better pregnancy and birth. We loved both of our midwives!"

Bailey Ruble holds her baby, Brycn. She and her
husband, Alanzo, welcomed baby Brycn into their
family on Tuesday, Oct. 2. He was born in their
home in Sioux Falls, SD.

Brycn Lawrence

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.