WELCOME MISS LILY MAE – Celebrating a home birth in Sioux City, Iowa!
We’re overjoyed to introduce Miss Lily Mae Lynam, who was lovingly brought into the world at home. Lily Mae arrived safely and peacefully in Sioux City, Iowa, with the compassionate care of Certified Nurse Midwife Kari Ney and OB Nurse Jaclyn Schelling guiding the way.
Here are her stats!
- Born: October 10, 2024, at 1:24 A.M.
- Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz
- Length: 21 1/2 in long
Choosing Promise Community Health Center for their prenatal care, the Lynam family entrusted their journey to a team known for delivering exceptional home birth services in Sioux Center, Iowa. With the expertise of our certified nurse midwives, Audra DeGroot and Kari Ney, alongside our dedicated nurses and medical assistants, Lily Mae’s arrival was supported every step of the way.
Certified Nurse Midwife Kari Ney and OB Nurse Jaclyn Schelling provided expert guidance and assistance during the Lynams’ home birth. Baby Lily was born into a nurturing environment surrounded by her loved ones. Lily Mae is also welcomed by big sister Diana (21 mo).
Congratulations to the Lynam family on this beautiful experience!
The Lynams’ Promise Home Birth Experience
What did you appreciate most about your prenatal checkups and appointments?
“Everything was great. I appreciate how much Kari wants mothers and fathers to be informed. And never felt dehumanized.”
What did you appreciate most about your labor/delivery experience?
“Calm, caring. I love the time with my little one after.”
What would you tell other patients considering coming to Promise for their prenatal care?
“There is noninvasive practice. You never feel like you’re being judged.”
What would you tell other patients considering having a home birth?
“To try it. It’s amazing!”
Learn more about the Promise home birth experience and read stories from other families by clicking the link below.
Promise Community Health Center Midwives in Iowa
Promise Community Health Center is the only facility in the northwest Iowa area that offers the opportunity to have an assisted birth in your home with a Certified Nurse Midwife. Our Iowa Midwives are highly trained and have over 40+ years of combined birthing experience. What do you want your birth experience to look like? Our providers take the time to respectfully explore that question. Patients must be located within 60 miles of Sioux Center, have a low-risk pregnancy, no history of cesarean section and no major medical history. If you would like to read more about the Promise Homebirth Team head to Women’s Health page or check out Promise CHC Homebirth on Facebook.
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Make an appointment to meet with one of our midwives, Kari Ney, Iowa Midwife or Audra DeGroot, Iowa Midwife.
Kari Ney – Midwife in Iowa
Audra DeGroot – Midwife in Iowa
Our Promise Certified Nurse Midwives have delivered babies and assisted with home births in Northwest Iowa, Southeast South Dakota, and Southern Minnesota. The cities and towns are:
- Akron, IA
- Alta, IA
- Alton, IA
- Beresford, SD
- Boyden, IA
- Brandon, SD
- Canton, SD
- Centerville, SD
- Cherokee, IA
- Doon, IA
- George, IA
- Granville, IA
- Harrisburg, SD
- Hawarden, IA
- Hudson, SD
- Hull, IA
- Ida Grove, IA
- Inwood, IA
- Ireton, IA
- Kingsley, IA
- Lake Park, IA
- Le Mars, IA
- Marcus, IA
- Ocheyedan, IA
- Orange City, IA
- Paullina, IA
- Primghar, IA
- Rock Rapids, IA
- Rock Valley, IA
- Sanborn, IA
- Sergeant Bluff, IA
- Sheldon, IA
- Sioux Center, IA
- Sioux City, IA
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Spencer, IA
- Spirit Lake, IA
- Storm Lake, IA
- Struble, IA
- Tea, SD
- Vermillion, SD
- Worthing, SD
- Yankton, SD
Promise Free Pregnancy Testing
Think you might be pregnant? Promise offers free and confidential pregnancy testing. We want to help you start your pregnancy care in the healthiest way for you and your baby. Results are available immediately and we can help you from there.
Call Promise to schedule an appointment for free pregnancy testing and meet with a Promise Nurse for next steps. Your plan may include scheduling an appointment with our Promise midwife providers for prenatal care or fertility counseling. If you don’t wish to become pregnant right now, your plan can include scheduling an appointment with our providers for birth control options.
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