Wildflower Midwifery serves families within 100 miles of Zimmerman Minnesota, including St Cloud, Twin Cities and surrounding areas.  I have offices in St Cloud (inside the NEW For All of Maternity Store) and in Zimmerman.  I also offer all-in-home care for those within 50 miles of Zimmerman for a small additional fee.  Office pictures are on the Contact page!
big brother helping with heartbeat
Your visits with me are unlike any prenatal visit you would have with a doctor.  Our face to face time is 45-60 minutes.  Family members are always welcome and soon-to-be big brothers and sisters love to help with appointments and bond with the new baby.  Our visits are exactly that; a visit.  Time to get to know one another while discussing all your concerns, joys, and plans.  Midwifery care is ideal for first time pregnancies as we have the time to talk, plan and give support.  My all-in-home option is ideal for families that already have children at home. You do not have to sit in a clinic waiting room or disrupt your other children's schedule for a prenatal visit.



Midwife care really is care with access to your provider. I am available for questions or concerns via text, phone or email during your pregnancy and postpartum.

I believe birth is a sacred process and the less we interfere with that process, the more successful and empowering it can be.  You should be excited to share your birth story because you have been an active decision maker through the process. During our first visits we will discuss nutrition, exercise and natural alternatives to ease any pregnancy discomforts.  All appointments last about one hour and give us time to discuss not only the clinical aspects of pregnancy and childbirth, but also the emotional ones.  Adding a child to your family is much more than lab tests and measuring your growing belly.  It's a major change whether its baby number one or number seven.  As we get to know each other, we will discuss all aspects of the adjustment to a new baby in the family.


Our visit schedule will be similar to that of an OB/GYN; once a month until 28 weeks, then every two weeks till 36 weeks. Visits will then be weekly until baby arrives.  After baby arrives you will have more frequent visits and support than is normal with an OB/GYN.  Support in the postpartum is key to avoiding postpartum depression and increases successful breastfeeding rates.  Following the birth I will visit your home at 24-48 hours, again at 5-7 days, then office visits take place at 2-3 weeks and finally at 6 weeks.  I am also a Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).  If your goal is to breastfeed your baby then it is also my goal! Having the same care provider for mom and baby in the postpartum makes a world of difference in successful breastfeeding. 

Slideshow photos by Ian-peterson.com

  • fetal heartbeat with doppler
    Listening to the fetal heartbeat in labor.
  • laboring in the birth pool
    Labor in the pool. Some Dads like to get in to provide physical support.
  • catching the baby
    Baby goes right to Mom's chest and stays there as long as she desires.
  • baby right to mom's chest after birth
    No rush to deliver a placenta or get out of the pool.
  • mom and dad admiring baby
    A calm, gentle entrance to the world for baby.
  • adoring baby after birth
    Mom and Dad can announce the baby gender on their own time.
  • close up of mom and baby
    Cord clamping is delayed until the cord stops pulsing or the placenta is delivered.
  • placenta delivered
    The placenta is often delivered before the cord is cut or clamped.
  • sweet baby girl
  • mom dad and baby in the birth pool
    Anyone can cut the cord including siblings.
  • newborn exam with parents watching
    After baby has nursed, a full newborn exam is completed.
  • examining baby near mom
    Baby is examined right next to Mom.
  • measuring baby near mom
    Baby is examined head to toe!
  • listening to baby
  • head measurement
    Baby is weighed and measured.
  • baby girl so precious
  • midwife weighing baby
    How big is baby?
  • born at home I am special
  • mom and baby cuddling
    Snuggle with baby in your own bed.
fetal heartbeat with doppler
Listening to the fetal heartbeat in labor.
birth pool with liner

Who chooses home birth?

A person who wants to be an active participant, wants to understand what is happening, desires a natural approach, and wants evidence based care.

positive pregnancy test

Is it safe?

Multiple studies have shown that for a normal pregnancy in a healthy woman, home birth has better outcomes and more patient satisfaction than hospital birth.  I am licensed in MN and by NARM.  I am certified in CPR and NRP (neonatal resuscitation).

home birth cost is less than hospital

Is it affordable?

The total cost for midwife care is a fraction of the cost of a doctor and hospital.  Many insurance companies will pay a portion of the cost.  Some families find that with high deductibles, midwife care costs less than or equal to their out of pocket costs with insurance in a hospital setting.

Zimmerman, MN

Currently accepting clients with due dates in January and February 2020 and then May  to early June 2020

Offering the following services:

Complete Prenatal and Postpartum Care for Mom and Baby (including lab work and ultrasounds)

Home Birth

Water Birth

VBAC

Lactation Consultation (For non-midwifery clients also)

Placenta Encapsulation

Private Birth Classes

Insurance billing



Payments can be made with:

Cash or Check

Insurance

HSA/HRA/FSA accounts

Credit Cards



Looking for a local newborn or family photographer?

Try Kali Eden in Big Lake

She does amazing newborn and family photo sessions at her studio or at select locations.