New Life Midwifery Service - South Dakota

12/14/2024

If you happen to see this amazing midwife today don't forget to wish her a Happy Birthday

03/28/2024

I am thankful for the opportunity to be a part of th homebirth community and have so many families choose me as their midwife. I value the trust they have in me. We have been busy with babies but not getting them posted. Here are a few of our new babies.

09/14/2023

Being a midwife is hard, and yet it is so rewarding.

What does it mean to walk as a Midwife?
Well first my love, you better grow thick skin. The purposeful propaganda that started centuries ago is still strong today. Walk in a room and say you are a home birth midwife and watch what happens. Projections, reflections, traumas, and ignorance. You will become a mirror. Remember to reflect back love and grace for you represent the thin veil between life and death. You will grow to know it well.
Being a midwife means gentle hands and whispered tones even when your heart is beating loudly in your ears and you haven't turned off your vigilance for hours/days. It's a full bladder, dehydrated mouth, and growling stomach that gets pushed aside because your presence means something.
Midwifery is stopping a hemorrhage that people don't even know is happening because youre smiling and cooing at the baby to keep up the oxytocin.It is sitting on a living room floor helping a baby cry while telling everyone, "Oh my goodness look how cute she is! Her color is getting so pink! Her heart is so strong." It is sometimes being the voice in the room that says, "I think you would benefit from an epidural." Then at the next birth you are nodding along as a woman cries she can't do it as you guide her to the tub because you know her baby is arriving soon. It is jumping for joy at that first latch and each ounce of baby weight gained.
It is knowing that these truths will be seen as sacrilegious to some and not "true" Midwifery. Then on the other side, you will have people shocked that you know how to take a blood pressure and amazed that you understand how to manage emergencies. You will not win over them all. You have to accept this.
It is knowing you are not God and you humbly submit to the understanding that you will never predict or control it all.
It is missing date nights and apologizing that you have to keep getting up to answer the phone. Saying no to activities you so desperately want to do but there is no cell service and a baby is arriving soon.
But mostly, its hearing the voice in your head saying after each moment with a mother, "If that is all I ever did, it is more than enough. This is what it means to work for the Divine"

04/28/2023

It has been an amazing winter for homebirths. We have supported numerous families who have had beautiful homebirths. If you are considering having a homebirth feel free to contact me and set up a free consultation and we can discuss what options may be best for your birth.
I have 35+ years of experience. I have delivered babies in the hospital, in several birth centers, and in my homebirth practice. I have a great passion for pregnant mothers and those trying to get pregnant. I often say Homebirth care is Cadillac care. It is customized for your specific pregnancy. Call me and let's talk about how I can provide care for your birth. I have limited availability for June, July, August. I still have opening for October and beyond. Luanne
727-433-1016

09/11/2022

I come to your home for your appointments, no need to get out or find a place for your children. Homebirth is a family event to the extent you choose to include your family. I give you the option to do the swab yourself.

08/12/2022

There is a misconception that you cannot have a homebirth if you have had a Cesarean section. That is not true. Please feel free to contact me and I would be happy to visit with you about your options in a non-threatening environment.

If I may add… and many of those with prior cesareans are lead to believe they can only have a repeat cesarean even though that comes with an increased risk of maternal complications and a five times greater risk of maternal death.

Source: ACOG’s 2019 VBAC guidelines.



Posted • What is it, irony? Hypocrisy? Satire?!? It is, for sure, reality....at the moment....

08/04/2022

This week we are celebrating World breastfeeding week. Having a good latch is key to a successful breastfeeding experience.