“ Where and with whom you choose to give birth is a big decision. There are so many capable midwives. We want you to find the midwife and support team that’s the best fit for you.”
A home birth midwife team that’s a fit for you.
Amber LaBancz, TM on left and Kate Andrew, CPM on right. Photo by Gather Birth Cooperative.
You already know you want a home birth — how do you know if Nourish Midwifery is a good fit, to help you through your experience?
Location
Amber lives in Stillwater, MN and Kate lives in Northfield, MN. We’re willing to travel if you are, but there are huge benefits to living near your home birth midwife! When you go into labor, want to hear Baby’s heartbeat or are looking for lactation support, it can feel reassuring to know that your midwife is close by.
Trust
We know that no one knows your body and mind better than you do. We are here to give you guidance and support as you continue to learn and grow in your knowledge of how to care for yourself, creating a strong foundation for the healthiest pregnancy, birth and postpartum, possible.
Individualized Care
You are your own person — not a number. Our time together will be tailored to your unique experience.
Planning
Preparation for birth and postpartum is all about planning — and then being open and flexible to whatever comes our way. We are prepared. We are here to support you in your plans and we are here to help you change course if the need arises.
About Nourish Midwifery
It all started with a cup of tea…
On a snowy Spring day, we met at a coffee shop to introduce ourselves to one another. It became clear over that first cup of herbs that this had the potential to be a fun and easy colleagueship. Conversation flowed and we discovered shared passions for parenthood, plants, laughter, good stewardship of the earth and her inhabitants, the need for healthy community and competent, compassionate midwifery care. Just a month or two later, we began helping each other at births and the rest is, well, what we now call Nourish Midwifery.
Nourish Midwifery is a collaborative blend of two midwifery practices: Amber LaBancz DBA Nourish Midwifery and Massage and Southern Minnesota Midwifery. Our practices work together to provide a broader net of support for the families with whom we partner as well as for each other, as midwives.
How does it work?
Families hire either midwife for primary care — this is your midwife with whom you will receive your prenatal, postpartum and well-baby care. Kate and Amber attend births together (we enjoy having two midwives present during a birth — many hands make lighter and safer work and more support for you) and back each other up during off-call times. All Nourish families have access to both midwives’ skills in bodywork, breathwork, herbs and placenta encapsulation.
