Encompass Midwifery

Encompass Midwifery Community midwife providing homebirth services to the Quad Cities area. Licensed in Illinois and Iowa. 🌿
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We strive to empower families with education and preparedness. Serving with evidence-based, individualized and high-quality care available to all people regardless of ethnicity, gender identity, or economic status that encompasses the entire childbearing experience. Our hope is to reclaim childbirth as a fulfilling experience, our services are marked by loving hands-on support and a trust in both the human body and research-based practices.

Gosh where to start with this babe? Long story short this pregnancy…I don’t know how else to say it: we deserved it! We ...
07/27/2026

Gosh where to start with this babe? Long story short this pregnancy…I don’t know how else to say it: we deserved it! We fought for it every step of the way! After her last baby came early at just 26 weeks, we knew we had our work cut out for us. We researched, we consulted, we planned, we monitored, we treated, we prayed - we believed! Little brother stayed way past big sister - 40+ weeks! Mama worked her tail off and birthed this beautiful (not 2 pound 😅) boy!

Every visit, despite our caution and the potential seriousness of the situation, was filled with laughter and coffee. I got to see big sister learn how to walk. I got to see mom and pop gain more and more confidence. I got to see some healing take place.

I gotta tell you, too - I asked her how she found me (way back when, cuz we’ve been together for years now!) She said I had served a friend of a friend of hers, that’s how she got my name. She had talked with a few midwives before me. They were either not available or not who she was looking for. After our phone call, her man picked her up for a date - she opened the door and said “I found her!”

Leo, you’re everything we dreamed of, sir! We love you! 🌿

Thank you to Kristin Ward, LCPM, LM CPM for attending this birthday party with us!

Doula: Rituals Chiropractic Wellness

From the first conversation. To prenatal appointments. To birth. To meeting baby. And all the chats in-between. You and ...
07/24/2026

From the first conversation. To prenatal appointments. To birth. To meeting baby. And all the chats in-between. You and your family are loved and cared for by a team who is happy to be there with you every step of the way.

Cared for with all encompassing love. Born into all encompassing love. Embraced fully, as you are, with YOUR family’s needs in mind.

If you’re considering home birth in the Quad Cities area, Encompass Midwifery would love to care for you and your growing family. Reach out to book a discovery call. Whether you are ready to setup care or just exploring if a homebirth is right for you, we’ll share what care with Encompass looks like and answer any questions you may have.

Link in bio to setup a call!

A sweet little exclamation point to this family, a girl joining two big brothers! The journey to bring her Earthside sta...
07/20/2026

A sweet little exclamation point to this family, a girl joining two big brothers! The journey to bring her Earthside started so similarly to her brothers and then very suddenly was quick! So quick in fact that Doula Rachel caught baby while the midwife team was en route 🥰 we arrived to find mama in the same place one of the brothers was born - the shower. We helped her to bed and everyone processed the quickness of what just happened!

All of this family’s babies have been born in this house, each in their own unique way, what a legacy!!

June Marie, we love you so! 🪴

Doula team: Rachel & Tess Tess Peters, DPT, PCS, Doula QC Doula Connect

🎒Time for baby? Half of the time, we’re on our way because you’ve asked us to – the other half the time we just want to ...
07/17/2026

🎒Time for baby?

Half of the time, we’re on our way because you’ve asked us to – the other half the time we just want to check in on you!

When we’re on the way we…
✔️ Review your prenatal chart and birth wish list
✔️ Double-check emergency medications and equipment
✔️ Mentally review anything unique about your pregnancy
✔️ Make sure our team is in the know

By the time we arrive, we’re prepared for an uncomplicated birth and are equipped to respond if plans change. 💪

Preparation creates calm.
And calm creates space for birth.

Labor started slowly, found its rhythm and quickly brought us this brother! Water broke without contractions but they ar...
07/15/2026

Labor started slowly, found its rhythm and quickly brought us this brother! Water broke without contractions but they arrived in their time. Doula Tess arrived and soon called the midwife team. We found this mama in her element, her husband right by her side to support but also brimming with excitement! We quietly set up and, knowing we didn’t have much time, started getting the pool ready. She started pushing, made her way to the pool and got in. To everyone’s surprise, baby was here just two minutes later!

Getting to tuck this beautiful family into bed was just so sweet. Guys repeat families! They get me every time.

Fun fact: While John is the second son for these parents, their next door neighbors, (dad’s sister!) also had their two boys with our team! When mama and baby were happily resting, dad ran next door to holler the news to their family!

JD, we’re so happy you’ve arrived, “little” friend! 🌱

Doula Team: Tess Peters, DPT, PCS, Doula Gingerly Mama LLC | Lactation Counselor + Doula QC Doula Connect

Love working with and supporting your local homebirth midwife? Share the love by voting for Encompass Midwifery in the L...
07/11/2026

Love working with and supporting your local homebirth midwife? Share the love by voting for Encompass Midwifery in the LocalsLoveUs-Quad Cities campaign!

Category: Birth Services, under Health/Medical.
Voting ends July 20!

Vote here: https://vote.localsloveus.com/quad-cities/

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Rock Island, IL

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