Wonders of Nature Midwifery

08/29/2025

08/23/2025

We had such a wonderful day at the Quad Cities Birth Fair! It’s always such a joy to catch up with our Wonders families and to meet so many new, lovely faces. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello~ you make these gatherings so special! Big shout out to the QC ladies who make this fair possible!

08/06/2025

A big welcome earthside to these adorable July boys!

One of these little ones made an early entrance at 32 weeks and is showing incredible strength already. Please join us in sending your prayers, healing energy, and positive thoughts to this sweet baby and his family as he continues to grow and thrive.

Every birth is a miracle and we’re so honored to walk alongside these families as they bring new life into the world. 🤍🤍

07/29/2025

Let’s talk newborn screening~*
You might have heard of the heel prick, PKU, or blood spot test which are all just fun names for the newborn screening. Just a few drops of blood can find serious conditions that aren’t visible at birth- but can be treated if caught early. In Iowa and Illinois newborn screening tests for over fifty rare disorders. Midwives offer this test because early detection can save lives. At Wonders of Nature Midwifery we perform this test at 24-48 hours after birth, in the comfort of your home, if desired. We can even perform the test while your baby nurses- keeping the moment calm, gentle, and as stress free as possible.

07/28/2025

⭐️Meet the Vendors of the 2025 Quad Cities Birth Fair! ⭐️

🌿 Wonders of Nature Midwifery
Kristin Ward

provides personalized homebirth care for growing families, blending evidence-based practice with deep respect for the natural process of birth. Midwife Kristin and her team walk alongside clients from pregnancy through postpartum with skilled, heart-centered support.

Prenatal visits take place in a calm, welcoming clinic space, while labor, birth, and postpartum care unfold in the comfort and safety of your home.

With a belief that birth is a sacred and powerful rite of passage, Wonders of Nature Midwifery honors each family’s unique journey with presence, trust, and individualized care.

07/25/2025

Hi friends! Midwife Kristin here! 👋🏻

Just wanted to announce that I’ll be at two upcoming birth fairs! 🥳

You can catch me at the Sauk Valley Birth and Women’s Health Fair on Saturday August 2nd 9am-2pm at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, IL.

Or..

At the Quad Cities Birth Fair on August 23rd 10am-2pm. Located at Mercado on Fifth in Moline, IL.

Both of these events are free to the public and are full of great vendors! You won’t want to miss out!

Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or hope to be soon- We’d love to connect with you! Come talk all things pregnancy and birth with us!

06/28/2025

June sure was a busy baby month this year! I mean, who wouldn’t want a June birthday? ☀️ I’m so glad each of these sweet babies chose their own special day to arrive. The biggest baby this month weighed a solid 10lbs 8oz, and the smallest was a sweet 7lbs 7oz.

After having two babies born on my birthday last year, I was half-expecting another one to share the day with me but they all let me have it to myself this time, and I got to spend it with my family.

Welcome to the very best birthday month of all to these little June babes- and welcome to the world, of course!

06/24/2025

My husband surprised me with this beautiful antique Pinard horn for my birthday. I’m so thrilled to have it~ imagining all the bellies it’s touched, the tiny heartbeats it’s heard, and the stories of growing families that it was quietly a part of 🤍🤍

06/06/2025

Homebirth isn’t just about where you give birth- it’s about how you do it: with intention, respect, and a deep connection to your body and your baby. I’m grateful for each of you who choose to welcome new life in the comfort of your homes, and especially grateful to those homebirth families who we work closely with here at Wonders of Nature Midwifery. The relationships formed with our homebirth families live forever in our hearts! 🤍

Here’s to the power of informed choices, the beauty of physiological birth, and the calm embrace of home. 🏡

Happy International Homebirth Day!
With love,
Midwife Kristin

06/04/2025

The May babies have arrived!

This month, two families welcomed their very first little one, while another family celebrated the arrival of baby number four—greeted by three excited older siblings!

True to form, those first babies made their moms work hard to bring them into the world. Meanwhile, baby number four couldn’t wait—he made his debut while I was still en route to the birth!

Huge shoutout to the amazing May dads—your support and presence were truly remarkable. And let’s not forget the grandmas! Their labor and postpartum care this month was absolutely next-level.

A warm and joyful welcome to these precious little ones—we’re so glad you’re here! 🤍

04/30/2025

Two sweet Spring girls have arrived!

One of these ladies was born within six minutes of me arriving to her home, giving me just enough time to throw a pair of gloves on. Labor was sixty minutes in total. She was in a hurry to get here! The other came a little slower as she was held up by a triple nuchal cord. She was born alert as can be and ready to nurse.. and nurse… and nurse! 🪻🪻

I’ve already gushed over this to anyone who will listen and here I go again- Sweet baby Kristin was named after me and it is such an honor! I don’t cry at births often, but when this family told me they were naming their daughter after me the tears welled up and I couldn’t hold them back. Attending this family for three of their babies has been such a blessing. 🤍

I was also welcomed into the birth space of a sweet family with Encompass Midwifery this month. A beautiful baby boy was born peacefully (so incredibly peacefully) at home! Working with the Encompass team is always a joy!

Welcome to all of the April babies! May love follow you wherever you go! 🤍

04/04/2025

I enjoyed a nice slow month with my family this last month. This little (big!) guy was born at the end of the month weighing in at a whopping 10 pounds 12 ounces! He takes the record for biggest baby born with my practice. Cute as can be and oh so loved! Welcome to the world Thomas! 🤍