Meet one of our Promise Babies: Lydia!

Lydia Joy, daughter of Caleb and Emily Widman of Sergeant Bluff, IA, was born 1:12 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4, in her home, weighing 8 pounds, 8 ounces, and measuring 21 inches. She has three older sisters, Esther, 7, Rebekah, 5, and Hannah, 2.

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. 

Emily Widman holds her baby, Lydia. She and her
husband, Caleb, along with three older sisters,
welcomed baby Lydia into their family on Friday,
Aug. 4. She was born in their Sergeant Bluff home
with the assistance of midwife Belinda Lassen of
Promise Community Health Center of Sioux Center.

Baby Lydia

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: Juniper!

Juniper Grace, daughter of Steve and Emily Mahr of Orange City, IA, was born 7:07 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, in her home, weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and measuring 21.5 inches. She has three siblings, Margo, 7, Xander, 4, and Phoebe, 2.

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 Kari Ney assisted with the home birth.

"We loved it!" Steve said. "Belinda and Kari help create a stable, peaceful environment. Having our babies at home has been such a wonderful, intimate, relaxing experience for our family."

Steve and Emily Mahr welcomed baby Juniper into
their family on Tuesday, Aug. 1. She was born in their
Orange City, IA, home with the assistance of midwife
Belinda Lassen of Promise Community Health Center.

Baby Juniper

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: Luna!

Luna, daughter of Corey and Macauley of Salix, IA, was born 12:01 a.m. Thursday, July 6, in her home, weighing 8 pounds and measuring 21 inches. She has an older sister, Rosalie, 3.

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 the family's first home-birth experience.

"The freedom that comes with a home birth is liberating and empowering," Macauley said. "I would choose Pam and home birth for all future pregnancies."

Macauley and Corey, along with older sister, Rosalie,
welcomed baby Luna into their family on Thursday,
July 6. She was born in their home in Salix, IA, with
the assistance of midwife Pam Hulstein of Promise
Community Health Center of Sioux Center, IA.

Baby Luna

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: Elektra!

Elektra, daughter of James and Holly of Beresford, SD, was born 8:34 a.m. Thursday, July 6, in her home, weighing 8 pounds, 8 ounces, and measuring 22 inches. She has an older sister, Andromeda.

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 the home birth of our dreams," Holly said.

"Our experience was exceptional and beautiful," James said.

James and Holly, along with older sister, Andromeda,
welcomed baby Elektra into their family on Thursday,
July 6. She was born in their Beresford, SD, home with
the assistance of midwife Pam Hulstein of Promise
Community Health Center of Sioux Center, IA.

Baby Elektra

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: Ann!

Ann, daughter of Aaron and Kara Bouma of Le Mars, IA, was born 8:35 p.m. Friday, May 26, in her home, weighing 8 pounds and measuring 20 1/2 inches. She has three older siblings, Paxton, 6; Sam, 4; and Camden.

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. 

Kara Bouma holds her baby, Ann. She
and her husband, Aaron, welcomed baby
Ann into their family on Friday, May 26.
She was born in their home in Le Mars with
the assistance of midwife Pam Hulstein of
Promise Community Health Center
of Sioux Center.

Baby Ann

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: Jennifer!

Jennifer Marie, daughter of Jon and Mylidiah of Ireton, IA, was born 5:43 p.m. Saturday, April 22, in her home, weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and measuring 21 inches. She is the family's first child.

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 Kari Ney also assisted.

They said it was "a great experience."

"We felt very comfortable in our home during labor and birth with Belinda and Kari by our side. We would be happy to do it again."

Mylidiah and Jon Korthuis welcomed baby
Jennifer into their family on Saturday, April
22. She was born in their home in Ireton, IA,
with the assistance of midwife Belinda Lassen
of Promise Community Health Center.

Baby Jennifer

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: Nora!

Nora Marie, daughter of Brooke and Conor Bertling of Le Mars, SD, was born 4:05 a.m. Thursday, April 20, in her home, weighing 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and measuring 20 1/2 inches. She is the family's first child.

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.

Brook said it was an all-around good experience.

"We went into this experience thinking we were interested in a home birth," she said. "After all of our meetings with our midwife and the experiences we've had with Promise, we are very pleased with our decision. We had great confidence in our midwife and nurse to deliver our baby safely and naturally. We have no regrets and would recommend a home-birth experience to other parents."

Brooke and Conor Bertling welcomed baby
Nora into their family on Thursday, April 20.
She was born in their home in Le Mars, IA,
with the assistance of midwife Pam Hulstein
of Promise Community Health Center.

Baby Nora

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.