Meet one of our Promise Babies: Hazel!

Hazel Marie, daughter of Jeremiah and Miranda Meek of Hospers, IA, was born 4:48 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019, in their home, weighing 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and measuring 21 inches. Her brother is Benjamin, 13 months.

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.

Hazel is a second generation baby for Belinda as a midwife. Belinda also delivered Hazel's mom, Miranda.

Jeremiah and Miranda Meek welcomed baby Hazel
into their family on Saturday, July 20. She was born
in their home in Hospers, IA, with the assistance of
midwife Belinda Lassen of Promise Community
Health Center in Sioux Center.

Hazel Marie

Certified nurse midwife Belinda Lassen of Promise
CHC joins the family for a photo. She has attended
the birth of two generations in the family:
the mother, Miranda, and baby Hazel.

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: Camila!

Camila Jean, daughter of Josiah and Melissa Christoffer of Sioux Falls, SD, was born 1:26 a.m. Sunday, July 14, 2019, in her home, weighing 5 pounds, 2 ounces, and measuring 19 inches. Her siblings are Cali, 6, and Cohen, 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. Certified nurse midwife Pam Hulstein of Promise attended the home birth.

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

"We love our Promise midwives! Pam and Belinda are amazing."

Melissa and Josiah Christoffer welcomed baby
Camila into their family on Sunday, July 14. She
was born in their home in Sioux Falls, SD, with
the assistance of midwife Pam Hulstein of
Promise Community Health Center of Sioux
Center. Midwife Belinda Lassen of Promise
provided the prenatal care for the family.

Camila Jean

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: 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.