Lawrence Birth and Wellness

05/02/2026

04/30/2026

Congratulations to this sweet mamma and her water baby, you did amazing work in bringing little Ava into this world!

04/30/2026

From prenatal support to community connections and spaces to meet other parents, our family support programs are built to meet families where they are and walk alongside them every step of the way.

To learn more and submit a referral form, visit ldchealth.org/fsp

04/30/2026

Congratulations Nebraska! Can't believe this wasn't possible prior to this!!

Nebraska is widely recognized as the only state with explicit statutory language making it a felony for a Certified Nurse-Midwife to attend a planned home birth. Other forms of home birth midwifery practice are also unlawful under current state law, making this home birth a significant milestone in the state’s maternity care history. Ms. Lindstrom received authorization for a home birth with a CNM through a legal settlement with the State of Nebraska.

“This is a historic moment for Nebraska families and for maternity care in our state,” said Elizabeth Mollard, President of the Nebraska Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives. “Women deserve access to evidence-based maternity care options and the ability to make informed decisions about where they give birth. Across the United States, planned home birth attended by appropriately trained and regulated Certified Nurse-Midwives is an accepted option. Nebraska families should not be denied choices available everywhere else in the nation.”

Hope Lindstrom’s birth team was led by Heather Swanson, a Certified Nurse-Midwife whose prior legal challenge to Nebraska’s restrictions on home birth practice advanced for consideration by the Supreme Court of the United States.

The Nebraska Affiliate noted that the event highlights broader questions about access to maternity care, patient autonomy, and the need to modernize state laws governing midwifery practice so families can access this care without having to sue the state.

Media Contact:

Nebraska Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives
NEACNM@gmail.com

04/29/2026

Welcome to the world Marigold!! You were not waiting on anyone for your arrival!! 💗 You are loved by your big sister, parents and family so much.

04/16/2026

This weekend, come see us at Stormont.

🌸Feel confident and ready for baby—not overwhelmed.🌸

Join us at Welcome Baby Jubilee to:

🌻Meet our Birthplace team
🌷Explore our spaces and amenities
🌼Discover resources and support for every step

Sunday, 4/19 • 2–4 p.m. • Stormont Vail Hospital

Learn more or tell a friend: https://ow.ly/iIUl50YvSGJ

04/11/2026

An upcoming public health event will examine why racial inequities persist in birth outcomes in Douglas County and how the community can help. https://lawrenceks.news/4vFtdUb

04/11/2026

We love seeing our Mom's and babies in their own homes! We're planning on offering a Day 2 postpartum home check in. Congratulations to this amazing Mom for everything she did to welcome her baby earth side 💗

03/30/2026

This little cutie appeared earlier this month. Congratulations to Mom and her family it was a pleasure having you in our care!

03/25/2026

Help us explore the story of birth outcomes in Douglas County!

Public Health After Dark is a community event where we'll look at maternal and infant health, talk about why outcomes aren't equal for everyone, and reflect on what's behind those gaps.

Through small-group conversations and activities, we'll see how our community's strengths can help support healthier pregnancies and births for every family. 🩵

When: April 16 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Where: Community Health Facility, 200 Maine St., Second floor meeting room

🔗This is a free event, but we ask that you RSVP at this link bit.ly/4sBAodA.

LMH Health LiveWell Douglas County Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County

03/24/2026

Thinking about becoming a human milk donor? Donors complete a screening process through the Oklahoma Mothers’ Milk Bank and can then drop off milk at JCDHE during regular business hours. Your generosity supports babies and families across our region. Start the process at okmilkbank.org

Drop-off location: Olathe Health Services Building, 11875 S. Sunset Dr. Olathe, KS, Monday–Friday | 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

03/21/2026

We are planning to be there! Come see us at Stormont Vail on April 19th for Baby Jubilee in Topeka.

🌸Feel confident and ready for baby—not overwhelmed.🌸

Join us at Welcome Baby Jubilee to:

🌻Meet our Birthplace team
🌷Explore our spaces and amenities
🌼Discover resources and support for every step

Sunday, 4/19 • 2–4 p.m. • Stormont Vail Hospital

Learn more or tell a friend: https://ow.ly/iIUl50YvSGJ