WELCOME MR. MARSHAL ZACHARIAS – Celebrating a home birth in Sioux Falls, South Dakota!
We’re overjoyed to introduce Mr. Marshal Zacharias, who was lovingly brought into the world at home by his delighted parents, Jeff and Bethany. Baby Marshal arrived safely and peacefully in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with the compassionate care of Certified Nurse Midwife Kari Ney and OB Nurse Katie Milbrath guiding the way.
Here are his stats!
- Born: October 8, 2024, at 1:10 A.M.
- Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz
- Length: 21 1/2 in long
Choosing Promise Community Health Center for their prenatal care, Jeff and Bethany 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, Marshal’s arrival was supported every step of the way.
Certified Nurse Midwife Kari Ney and OB Nurse Katie Milbrath provided expert guidance and assistance during Jeff and Bethany’s home birth in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Baby Marshal was born into a nurturing environment surrounded by his loved ones. He is also welcomed by his siblings Moravia (10), Finney (8), Wilder (3), and Tyson (1).
Congratulations to Jeff and Bethany on this beautiful experience!
Jeff and Bethany’s Promise Home Birth Experience
What did you appreciate most about your prenatal checkups and appointments?
“Kari’s genuine kindness and care for my unique pregnancy journey and her joy over the precious baby I was carrying. Knowing there was someone who could listen to me, comfort me, and answer all my questions was worth gold.”
What did you appreciate most about your labor/delivery experience?
“Birth is miraculous and beautiful, even though it includes all the unknowns and the pain. In the midst of the most vulnerable and transitional times of our family, somehow, the midwife and the nurse easily and beautifully seem to become a part of our family to bring this new member forth. This is my 5th baby, and it never ceases to amaze me how different and unique each birth can be. I appreciated how Kari and Katie became like family to us and how they supported me and my family through this labor and birth and sacrificed sleep and comfort to help us. Their job is glamorous, in my opinion, they value life and love and hold high the priority of family! I’m grateful for the staff at Promise that enables families to experience birth in such a wonderful way!”
What would you tell other patients considering having a home birth?
“If you are considering having a home birth, I would say 100% go for it! The midwives at Promise are completely and utterly capable of all the care and support to help you with anything you go through. They are top-notch, and you’d never regret doing a home birth with them. It’s been one of the best choices of my entire life to choose Promise prenatal care and home births over hospital births!”
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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