Linda - Homebirth Midwife

03/29/2026

In honor of Fran Hanus, 1948-2026,
who taught me so much.
You will be greatly missed. ❤️

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03/13/2026

Apparently there’s a rumor out there that I’m retiring 😳. I’ve heard it 3 times in the past month. NOPE. 😁 Not at all true.
I have no idea where it started. I have intentionally slowed down a bit now that we have a few more midwives around, but plan to be catching babies as long as you all let me 😁❤️.

01/20/2026

Dear Breastfeeding Mamas,
I am collecting breastmilk for a little one in need. Please let me know if you are able to donate.
Thank you!

01/04/2026

The image on the left shows a cervix that has not yet effaced. Many first‑time moms begin labor with a cervix that is still thick. like the one pictured.

During a first labor, the cervix usually needs to thin out (efface) before it can fully dilate. Some dilation happens early on, but most of the progress comes after the cervix has finished effacing.

This early phase is one of the main reasons first labors often take longer—there’s a lot of groundwork happening. Effacement can take several hours, and the sensations are usually milder compared to active labor, when dilation becomes the body’s primary focus.

A LOT happens at a first labor and if left to your bodies own devices, this whole process from labor starting to baby out can sometimes take a day or two. Patience and understanding of the process is key for a great labor and birth!

12/23/2025

This has been a heavy few weeks in my practice. Almost all of the time we have sweet, smooth undisturbed births at home, but occasionally we need extra help and home is not the best place for a mama and/or babe. This has been the month for some significant pivoting of plans. Prayers for those families are appreciated.

As I feel the full weight of this work, I am so incredibly grateful for a few things…
- the UNFAILING guiding of the Holy Spirit!
- the midwives at both St Mary’s & Meriter in Madsion who are quickly accessible, respectful of my clients decisions and literally waiting at the door for me when I need them!
- my clients who are so patient and understanding when I need to prioritize needs.

I will be spending Christmas with my kiddos soaking away the stress in a poolside hot tub!

12/14/2025

Midwife Vacation Notice
If you conceive
Dec 20-Jan 17
you will be due during my time off next year :)

09/25/2025

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉

I'm excited to offer one lucky winner a gift basket (a $50 value)!

To enter the giveaway:
Leave a review of your experience (hopefully positive!) on either:
My page (Linda - Homebirth Midwife) or Google Maps (if you leave a review on Facebook AND Google Maps, you'll be entered twice!

⭐️ Already left a review in the past? You’re automatically entered!
⭐️ Partners of past or current clients are welcome to participate too!

Winner will be randomly selected on 10/9 and contacted directly.

Thank you for supporting my small business — your kind words truly mean the world!

✨ Giveaway Goodies! Here's what you'll get:

- Tony’s Chocolonely (Tiny Bars Assortment) – A colorful bag of ethically sourced, deliciously indulgent mini chocolate bars in assorted flavors.

- Baylis & Harding Kindness+ Vitamin C + Niacinamide Hand Wash – A nourishing hand wash packed with brightening Vitamin C and skin-loving niacinamide.

- Rishi Tea – Lavender Mint Sachet – A calming herbal tea blend of lavender, mint, and soothing botanicals for a relaxing sip.

- Aura Cacia Organic Tea Tree Essential Oil – A pure, purifying essential oil perfect for natural skin care or home remedies.

- Calyan Wax Co. Patchouli + Cardamom Candle – A hand-poured soy candle with earthy, spicy aromas that bring cozy vibes and supports a good cause.

- Aura Cacia Chill Pill Essential Oil Roll-On – A calming blend of essential oils in a convenient roll-on for on-the-go stress relief.

- Dr. Bronner’s Organic Lip Balm (Orange Ginger) – A nourishing, organic lip balm with a zesty kick to keep your lips soft and smooth.

09/09/2025

We've set up a small Freebie space at the front desk—a space where families can share gently-used or leftover baby and postpartum supplies. You're welcome to take what you need or leave something for others. Common items include open packs of newborn diapers, milk storage bags, postpartum care items like pads or sitz bath herbs, nursing pillows, and ring slings.

If you have something to contribute, feel free to bring it to your appointment. If you're no longer a current client, just reach out to check my office hours before dropping by. Please make sure all items are clean, in good working condition, and safe to share. We kindly ask that you do not bring clothes, and be mindful not to overcrowd the space—just a few items at a time keeps it welcoming and useful for everyone.

Let’s support each other with the little things that make a big difference. 💛

09/05/2025

As we start to look ahead to next year, my team and I are wondering if any clients or their families might consider leaving a (hopefully positive!) review either on my page or on Google Maps! I'm hoping to continue reaching out to more families in the area as my business evolves in the years to come.

I'm so thankful to be able to do this work. Just today, my assistant texted me the total number of births I've attended and I sat in awe, yet again, at the privilege it is and has been to sit with hundreds of you as you have brought new life into this world. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. - Linda

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07/30/2025

There are times as a midwife I am completely overwhelmed that I get to do this work. That feeling is more intense as I get older for some reason. It surfaced this week after having the privilege of witnessing a woman with a history of several inductions, epidurals and a previous C-section quietly give birth on her bedroom floor by candlelight after 1 hr of active labor that began in its own perfect time. Instead of being in a hospital bed with monitors, an IV and fear hovering over her because her water tends to break “early”, she spent those hours picking flowers and veggies from her garden and snuggling her children.
I’m grateful to the midwives who passed on the wisdom of being watchful while still protecting normal, and incredibly in awe that I get to be a witness to it.

07/10/2025

As someone who has spent many years walking alongside families through the seasons of birth, I feel compelled to share something important happening here in Wisconsin. There are proposed changes being considered that would limit the ability of licensed home birth midwives to attend VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean), breech, and twin births.

These are not emergencies by default. In the hands of a well-trained, experienced midwife, these births can and do unfold safely at home. Families choose this care because it reflects their values, their history, and their needs. And often, they choose it because hospitals do not offer real options.

Currently, no hospitals in Wisconsin provide 24/7 breech birth services, and most will not support a vaginal birth after cesarean or a planned twin birth. In most cases, families are told their only option is surgery. That’s not informed choice. It’s a lack of access.

If we remove the ability for midwives to offer care in these situations, we don’t make birth safer. We push families out of the system. We leave them without the trusted providers they’ve built relationships with. And we ignore the wisdom and safety that home birth can provide when done with proper training and support.

If you care about birth freedom, about families being able to choose how and where they give birth, I invite you to write a letter in support of Wisconsin’s licensed midwives and the families they serve. And if you've had a VBAC, breech or twin birth with a home birth midwife and cherish that opportunity, know that your voice in support of the current regulations will shine.

You can send your letter to:

Friends of Wisconsin Midwives
P.O. Box 23
Amherst, WI 54406
or by email: friendsofwimidwives2025@gmail.com

Please share your voice. It matters more than you may know.

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