Lawrence Birth and Wellness

05/24/2026

Drop off your unwanted baby supplies/clothes to Topeka Doula Project.

05/24/2026

05/22/2026

We are looking for a Sonographer for our new ultrasound program for our Lawrence and Topeka offices. Spread the word to all that are interested in giving outstanding bedside care. Resume to info@lawrencebirthandwellness.com

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=04e1fa98dedbfcd3&from=shareddesktop_copy

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05/12/2026

Waterbirth study showing water immersion during labor can have better outcomes than epidural use in labor. (Of course we knew this anyway 😎)

04/30/2026

Congratulations to this sweet mamma and her water baby, you did amazing work in bringing little Ava into this world!

04/30/2026

From prenatal support to community connections and spaces to meet other parents, our family support programs are built to meet families where they are and walk alongside them every step of the way.

To learn more and submit a referral form, visit ldchealth.org/fsp

04/30/2026

Congratulations Nebraska! Can't believe this wasn't possible prior to this!!

Nebraska is widely recognized as the only state with explicit statutory language making it a felony for a Certified Nurse-Midwife to attend a planned home birth. Other forms of home birth midwifery practice are also unlawful under current state law, making this home birth a significant milestone in the state’s maternity care history. Ms. Lindstrom received authorization for a home birth with a CNM through a legal settlement with the State of Nebraska.

“This is a historic moment for Nebraska families and for maternity care in our state,” said Elizabeth Mollard, President of the Nebraska Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives. “Women deserve access to evidence-based maternity care options and the ability to make informed decisions about where they give birth. Across the United States, planned home birth attended by appropriately trained and regulated Certified Nurse-Midwives is an accepted option. Nebraska families should not be denied choices available everywhere else in the nation.”

Hope Lindstrom’s birth team was led by Heather Swanson, a Certified Nurse-Midwife whose prior legal challenge to Nebraska’s restrictions on home birth practice advanced for consideration by the Supreme Court of the United States.

The Nebraska Affiliate noted that the event highlights broader questions about access to maternity care, patient autonomy, and the need to modernize state laws governing midwifery practice so families can access this care without having to sue the state.

Media Contact:

Nebraska Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives
NEACNM@gmail.com

04/29/2026

Welcome to the world Marigold!! You were not waiting on anyone for your arrival!! 💗 You are loved by your big sister, parents and family so much.

04/16/2026

This weekend, come see us at Stormont.

🌸Feel confident and ready for baby—not overwhelmed.🌸

Join us at Welcome Baby Jubilee to:

🌻Meet our Birthplace team
🌷Explore our spaces and amenities
🌼Discover resources and support for every step

Sunday, 4/19 • 2–4 p.m. • Stormont Vail Hospital

Learn more or tell a friend: https://ow.ly/iIUl50YvSGJ

04/11/2026

An upcoming public health event will examine why racial inequities persist in birth outcomes in Douglas County and how the community can help. https://lawrenceks.news/4vFtdUb