Health Inspired

01/30/2026

✨ Birth Story Highlight ✨

This sweet baby girl arrived in the most awe-inspiring way.
After a first birth in the hospital and many weeks of frequent, often discouraging contractions that would build… then fizzle… then repeat — this mama never expected what her body had planned next.

What felt like her usual “normal” Braxton Hicks suddenly shifted into unmistakable active labor, and just as quickly into second stage. A true precipitous birth that took everyone by surprise.

Thankfully, I was only five minutes away and arrived at their home just six minutes before baby made her entrance — calm, powerful, and right into her parents’ loving arms.

Mom and dad are in complete awe of the process, still processing how quickly and beautifully it all unfolded. And big brother? Absolutely smitten with his baby sister already. 💕

A powerful reminder that birth doesn’t always follow the timeline we expect — but when we trust the process, magic can happen.

Welcome earthside, little one 💗

01/25/2026

Next level hydration. I tried this last winter when I was in Puerto Rico and it has been one of my favorites for the past year.

01/08/2026

As midwives, we celebrate joy and new life—but we also hold space for sorrow and loss.
This week, I hold space for two families whose pregnancies ended far too soon.

These babies were deeply wanted, fiercely loved, and will always be remembered.

There are no right words—only presence, compassion, and the honoring of their lives, however brief.

I stand with you in grief, in love, and in remembrance.

🤍May their families feel surrounded by tenderness, support, and quiet strength in the days ahead. 🤍

01/05/2026

Driftless Community Midwives—We are an out of hospital community of midwives—each with solo (home/birth-center)practices. We enjoy working together by assisting and backing each other up, training together, and gathering for regular peer reviews. This was our 2025 year in review!

We serve the driftless region spanning many counties—from SE Minnesota to west central WI.

01/01/2026

Got a glimpse at two tiny feet up by a face. ♥️

12/30/2025

Nearly 20 years ago, my interest in nutrition was sparked.
It took another decade of unlearning, relearning, and slowly transitioning to the most nourishing, beneficial foods.

This plate?
As a kid, I would have absolutely protested half of what’s on it 😅
Whole foods. Real fats. Fermented flavors. Quality meats. Greens that actually taste like greens.

But my kids?
They don’t protest any of it.
They eat it all. They love it. Because this is what they grew up with.

✨ hero bread
✨ Sweet baby lettuce
✨ Pasture-raised cheese
✨ Bacon from our own farm
✨ Organic pepperoni & hard salami
✨ Avocado for good fats

Balanced. Nutrient-dense. Satisfying.

One of the greatest gifts we can give our kids is early exposure — letting their palate develop alongside their body. When real food is normal from the beginning, appreciation comes naturally.

Food preferences aren’t fixed.
They’re taught.
And they’re worth teaching early 🤍

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12/24/2025

Salad and chicken wings! Super simple, uncomplicated, yet nourishing. Add a grain or starchy vegetable if you would like, but we keep it low-carb here.

12/21/2025

12/14/2025

Meal prep Chicken & cheese quesadillas for the middle schooler lunches. Hero tortillas for the win…. Protein and low net carbs.

12/13/2025

I’ll let you know the verdict on these protein boosted pizza egg bites once we dig in.

12/12/2025

Big day over here!! Take a look 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
So proud of my student/birth assistant/friend! Theresa Bartomeo! Way to go and I look forward to serving families with you.