Mid-City OBGYN Midwives

04/20/2026

C-Section Awareness Month ✨Laine’s Story: I had a stressful pregnancy from about 20 weeks on, but was able to be seen by the midwives the entire time which I was so thankful for! I wasn’t worried when my baby was breech at each growth scan until about 34 weeks when she was still breech! The talk came up about what would happen if she was still breech around 37 weeks and what my options would be. I really really wanted a natural birth with the midwives so I started doing all of the tips and tricks to get the baby to turn. Alas, she stayed breech! The midwives directed me to meet with one of the OBGYNs to discuss the possibility of doing an External Cephalic Version (ECV), the possibility of a breech delivery, or a C-section. Dr. Prusa was very helpful in giving me all of the information like the risks & benefits of each option and she helped me make an informed decision that would be safest for both baby and I based on my pregnancy and the way baby was measuring. Ultimately, I made the decision to schedule a C-section if baby girl didn’t flip. I continued having weekly ultrasounds and each week my baby was still breech and was measuring to be a big girl, still pointing to a C-section. So we went ahead and scheduled the surgery when I was 37 weeks. That’s when the nerves set in! I had all of the questions which the midwife at my appointment answered for me and she told me that one of the midwives would meet me at my surgery! I was so thankful for that as I had thought I was being passed on to a Dr for the rest of my pregnancy and postpartum period. I continued to meet with the midwives until 39 weeks when my C-section date came up and I went to the hospital. I was sooo nervous even though I was ready to meet my baby! As I was waiting to go back to the OR, Kelsy, one of the midwives came by and saw me. She was so sweet & just who I needed to see! She also went back to the OR and was there the whole time. Just having her there to talk to me and let me know how things were going helped me feel more calm. Dr. Prusa also stopped by before the surgery and helped calm by nerves by addressing all of my questions. She performed the surgery and also talked me through out, telling me what was happening. I went back for surgery at 7:00 AM and my baby Gianna was born at 7:20 AM weighing 9 lbs 9 oz! I was surprised at how fast the surgery was. The anesthesia provider was amazing and told me that everything I was feeling was normal and expected. While it was so weird being awake, I did not feel anything more than pressure, no pain! Amazing! I was back in recovery before 8:00 AM and held my baby soon after. My baby had a little bit of trouble breathing and keeping her temperature up, but everybody was so good at monitoring her and keeping her with me as much as they could. I did miss those instant skin to skin moments like I had during my vaginal births, so that was hard but I did get to do skin-to-skin in recovery. We were moved to the mother-baby floor where we continued skin-to-skin and were able to breastfeed, something I was worried about as I had heard having a C-Section can affect that. We stayed 2 nights at the hospital and received excellent care! My pain was well managed and all of the nurses took great care of me and my baby. Each morning a midwife would round as well as one of the OBGYNs. Everybody was great! I was able to resume my postpartum appts with the midwives. It was amazing how even though my birth didn’t go as “planned”, it was like the midwives never skipped a beat! They were there through it all and helped make my pregnancy the best it could be through all of my worries and stress. In the end me and my baby were safe and healthy and I have to credit the amazing care that I received from the Midwives and Dr. Prusa!
One thing I noticed is that I didn’t have the euphoric feeling of replaying my birth in my head like I had after my first two natural births. However, having a C-section was still a special experience and one where the support around me helped make it great! It’s definitely not the “easy way out” like I have heard people say, but it can be just as special and rewarding as a natural birth. I am forever thankful for all of the midwives and their support through out my pregnancy and birth! 🩷🤍

04/18/2026

✨Black Maternal Health Week ✨
This week is a time to listen, learn, and acknowledge a reality in maternity care that cannot be ignored.
In the United States, Black women are significantly more likely to experience serious complications and death related to pregnancy and birth than white women. This is not because of biology. It is because of systemic gaps in care, bias, and unequal access to support.
We believe it’s important to say clearly:
We see this.
We are learning.
We are committed to doing better.
That means:
• Examining our own biases
• Listening to Black voices and birth stories
• Advocating for respectful, equitable care for every patient
• Working to create a space where all families feel heard, safe, and supported
Black Maternal Health Week is not about us. It’s about acknowledging the work that still needs to be done and the responsibility we carry as providers.
Every patient deserves to be believed.
Every patient deserves to be safe.
Every patient deserves excellent care.
We are committed to being part of that change.

04/14/2026

Cesarean Awareness Month ✨Leo’s Birth Story. As a midwife, I’ve witnessed every kind of birth. I didn’t have a strict birth plan for myself, but I hoped to avoid a cesarean if possible.

I did all the “right” things for a healthy pregnancy — lifted weights, exercised, did pelvic floor PT, watched my carbs, and powered through 17 long weeks of nausea. I only gained 5 pounds and felt proud of how prepared my body was.

At 35 weeks, I started feeling off. When I finally checked my blood pressure, it was high — and stayed high. Preeclampsia meant a 37-week induction. Not ideal, but baby was measuring 99%, so maybe meeting him a little early wasn’t the worst thing.

Amanda started my induction with a foley balloon and cytotec, then pitocin, and breaking my water. Kelsy took over the next morning. I chose to get an epidural before I was super uncomfortable because I had a gut feeling it might be tricky, and the anesthesiologist on that shift was one of my favorites. Placement took a little work but it started out okay. Then we waited. And waited. And waited.

We tried everything — position changes, patience, teamwork. Between my amazing nurses, Kelsy, and myself we racked our brains and tried all the things to help the baby rotate into a better position. I sat at 6 cm for what felt like forever. Somewhere in there, the epidural stopped working well and things start to get fuzzy in my memory. I remember being exhausted. I remember feeling done.

Then suddenly, I was complete and it was time to push. I had developed intense neck pain related to the epidural complication, and after pushing for a while, I asked Kelsy if anyone would come try forceps. This was the one thing I had wanted to avoid my whole pregnancy, but I felt desperate and I trusted my team that if they felt it wasn’t a good option, they wouldn’t try. Assisted delivery with forceps was attempted by one of the amazing maternal fetal medicine doctors I work with, but my baby was wedged in a tough position — sunny side up, head tilted sideways, not budging.
At that point, a cesarean became the safest way to bring him into the world. Continued in comments…

04/10/2026

For **Cesarean Awareness Month**, we want to honor every birth story — especially the ones that don’t always get told.

If you had a C-section, we would be so grateful if you’d share your story with us. 💛
Your experience can help another mom feel seen, understood, and less alone.

Whether it was planned, unexpected, empowering, difficult, healing, or all of the above — your story matters here.

Comment below or send us a message if you’re willing to share.
We can’t wait to listen.

04/09/2026

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03/30/2026

In birth work, we talk a lot about this being “a calling”—and we feel that deeply. But we also know we don’t do this work alone.

To the physicians we work alongside: thank you. You didn’t have to support the midwifery model the way you do, but you show up for it—and for us—every single day.

You walk into rooms when you’re needed, often without ever having met the patient, trusting the judgment calls already made. You bring calm, skill, and steady hands when a birth takes a turn and surgery becomes the safest path forward. You meet our patients with respect, not hesitation. Knowing that their desires for their birth may not be going as planned.

That kind of trust, collaboration, and shared purpose doesn’t just happen—it’s built. And it matters more than we can put into words.

Birth is sacred work. It’s unpredictable, humbling, and powerful. We’re grateful to stand in it with a team that truly has each other’s backs—and our patients’ best interests at heart. We are blessed by you.

Happy Doctors’ Day 🤍

03/26/2026

Game day, but make it midwife style. 🏀🔥
We may be rivals on the court today, but every day we’re on the same team for our patients, our community, and each other.

Cheering loud, talking trash (lovingly), and catching babies tomorrow like nothing happened. 💪🤍

03/26/2026

“We Say Their Names” A Midwife’s Reflection
As a midwife, I have witnessed both first breaths and heartbreaking silence.
Today, we remember the babies who were loved, longed for, and never forgotten.
To the families in our community, your baby mattered.�Your love is real.�Your grief is seen.
Saying their names does not deepen the pain it honors their place in this world.
So today, together, we speak their names with love.
Because every baby matters.�And every name deserves to be heard.

03/13/2026

We ♥️our patients!

"My midwives at Mid-City OBGYN Midwives are absolute angels! Throughout my pregnancy they listened to and supported every claim, fear or question I had. During my labor my midwife Ashley did everything in her power to be supportive and allow me to adhere to the birthing plan I desired as much as possible. She was right there going through it with me helping with positioning and breathing and doing her best to make me as comfortable and empowered as possible." -Jordan Osborn

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03/11/2026

Midwives do so much more than catch babies. ✨

We answer the late-night calls when you’re worried.
We sit with you through hard conversations.
We guide you through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, menopause, and everything in between.

We place IUDs, do annual exams, manage hormones, treat infections, provide contraception, support mental health, celebrate your wins, and hold space during your hardest moments.

We educate, advocate, listen, reassure, and empower.

Because midwifery isn’t just about the moment a baby is born — it’s about caring for women and families through every stage of life. 🤍

03/11/2026

We are collecting photos of women, babies, and the Nebraska Nurse-Midwives who cared for them to share on our social media page. If you have a photo of you and your midwife, your baby with your midwife, or a photo of your midwife in action, we would love to see it 📸👶

Photos do not need to be recent. They can be from any time.

If you are willing to share, please upload your photo at the link below and complete the consent form so we can include it in future posts celebrating midwifery care. Feel free to share your story as well. While not every image will be able to be shared, we hope to highlight a sample of the many powerful experiences families have had with Nebraska nurse-midwives.

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12/29/2025

A great lactation support opportunity!