Encompass Midwifery

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Encompass Midwifery

Home birth midwifery care in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas. 🏡 CPM, licensed in Illinois & Iowa.

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.

11/25/2025

The world continued moving in its steady rhythm—someone cleaning their gutters, a neighbor walking their dog, the mail being delivered. Everyday life unfolding just as it always does.

And then, in the quiet center of it all, this little boy slipped gently into the water and into his mama’s waiting hands.

A soft, powerful moment that made the whole world feel like it paused…just for him.

Welcome earthside, sweet Robin, you are so loved! 🌱

Doula team: Rachel & Amanda with
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11/21/2025

There are moments in this work that stop me in my tracks—like when a parent lifts her baby to her chest for the very first time, leaning into the person who loves her most, strength and softness all wrapped together.

To be invited into these spaces… to witness you claim your power in physiological birth… it’s something I will never take for granted. I’m so grateful.

If you had to choose one word, what were you most grateful for in your pregnancy, labor, birth, or postpartum? I’d truly love to know. ❤️

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11/17/2025

She called me on my way to clinic, “how was your super moon?” I knew she was ready for this baby. We patiently waited and a few hours later, my phone rang again, this time her husband “she’s ready for you!” We walked in and she gave birth to her second son within minutes, she was held and supported so well by her husband and her mama 💙 Bruno Babe, you’re so loved! 🌿

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11/16/2025

We do Neonatal Resuscitation training at least annually around here - grateful to host in our new studio this time! 💕

11/14/2025

You’ve heard of the first, second, and third trimester… but have you heard about the fourth trimester? 🤔

So many parents come into care without even knowing it exists.
But the fourth trimester is arguably the most important one to prepare for.
It’s a season of (re)birth—a huge transition with major emotional, mental, and physical shifts. There’s no such thing as “bouncing back.”

During your prenatal journey, Encompass Midwifery helps you plan and prepare for this tender season—so you enter postpartum supported, resourced, and never alone.

Birth isn’t the finish line.
It’s the beginning.

Give yourself permission to process, to heal, to be cared for, to rest, and to be held—while you hold that brand-new little person. 💕

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📸 Mikayla Stagg Photography

11/10/2025

Every single thing fell into place for this little brother to join us Earthside. It’s like he just patiently waited for each part: the doula, the midwives, the antibiotics (darn GBS!), the pool - the right time! He came to us at 1:11 am on the Harvest Super Moon, couldn’t be more perfect. And gratefully, big brother slept through all our noise! Jasper, we’re grateful for your magic! 🌿

Incredible Doula: with
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11/03/2025

This sweet little friend’s birth was a party! When labor got serious, mom kicked all the extras out. They all waited an appropriate amount of time after baby was born and then came right back in to continue the party! 😅 caring for this family through three babies has been such a joy 🥹 sweet Baby Nate, we’re so glad you (finally) showed up! 🌱

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10/31/2025

👉One of the best parts of being a midwife?
Being part of babies coming earthside!

👉One of the hardest parts?
Watching them grow from afar!

We get to help bring these littlest ones into the world, and then they have the audacity to grow up into cute little toddlers, preschoolers, schoolagers, tweens, and so on…without us!! 🤯

Ease our aching hearts, and share a picture of your Encompass baby (and siblings of course) in their costume in the comments!
Can’t wait to see all the cuteness! 🎃

A pic of my babies to get us started - my two oldest, circa 2011!

Happy Halloween!! 👻

10/30/2025

She worried she called me too early but I was so confident in her. She asked her husband to make up the guest bed for me (this made me chuckle). She chatted away while she gathered material for her nest (just like she did last time). I truly don’t even know that she knew what she was doing! She got on all fours, her waters released, she threw up, her beautiful baby was born - all within 7 minutes! As I helped her into bed, she said “wow I would do that again!” I had only been there for 35 minutes 😅 little Eddie, you are so loved!! 🌿

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10/24/2025

We love our Encompass families! 🤗

10/17/2025

You just saw those two pink lines… It’s a baby! Now what?

📞Schedule a Discovery Call 📞

Whether you’re homebirth curious and not sure where to start or already have a long list of questions, this is the best first step!

During this free call, we’ll share what care with Encompass looks like (including all kinds of extra, fun bonuses!) and answer all your questions. Then, your due date spot will be reserved for two weeks to give you time to make the decision that is right for you!

Let’s connect! 💕
Schedule your call today at https://www.encompassmidwifery.com/discovery

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Rock Island, IL

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+13097211377

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http://encompassmidwifery.com/

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