Moonstone Midwifery

06/01/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about home birth is that choosing a midwife means choosing less prenatal care.

At Moonstone Midwifery, we proudly offer comprehensive prenatal testing and screening options throughout pregnancy. From routine prenatal labs and blood work to genetic screening, gestational diabetes testing, Group B Strep screening, and referrals for ultrasound services, we believe families deserve access to the information they need to make informed decisions.

Home birth care isn't about avoiding modern medicine—it's about combining evidence-based prenatal care with personalized, relationship-centered support.

Every family has different values and preferences, and we're here to provide education, options, and guidance every step of the way.

Accepting home birth clients with due dates in December 2026 and beyond.

05/27/2026

Want to know more about using Testosterone for symptoms in Menopause? We've written a little article about it. Check it out below!

Testosterone is increasingly recognized as an essential hormone in women’s health—one that plays a meaningful role across the lifespan and becomes especially relevant during the menopausal transition. Although commonly described as a “male hormone,” testosterone is produced naturally in wome...

05/19/2026

Do you need Estrogen supplementation? Here is an evidence backed article we wrote discussing the pro's, cons, and information surrounding supplementing estrogen in Perimenopause and Menopause.

https://www.moonstonehormones.com/post/estrogen-supplementation-physiology-clinical-benefits-and-evidence-based-use

05/14/2026

Starting at 28 Weeks, most people are familiar with Count the Kicks (link below) and the idea of monitoring your baby's movements during pregnancy. The reason to make this a daily ritual is because it's just as much about noticing the normal pattern as it is in looking for an abnormal pattern. Let me explain:

If you count your baby's kicks every day, and you usually get 10 kicks in 30 minutes, and your checking at the same time everyday, and they are very consistent -- you should still pay attention or consider if there is an issue if one day your baby takes 2 hours to do 10 movements. That big change in the pattern is something to pay attention to!

Calling and asking your pregnancy provider about a change in fetal movement can feel like a scary thing to do. But it's definitely best to ask the question. And your pregnancy provider should never make you feel like a burden for doing so.

So Count the Kicks AND Compare the Pattern.

Learn more about counting kicks and fetal movements at the website below!!

https://countthekicks.org/

05/12/2026

We are so excited about introducing perimenopausal and menopausal women to Hormones that we are running a special!

Normally $349 - Get your intake for $299!!

This includes:
- Comprehensive Panel of Hormones Labs
- Initial Consultation with Lori
- Personalized Dosage and Calculation of HRT

This does not include:
- Pellets or Prescriptions

We are starting with our new intake appointments on Wednesday's and Friday's beginning June 17th! The special will run through the month of June only. Please email info@moonstonehormones.com or message us here to get started! You can also visit www.moonstonehormones.com for more information.

05/11/2026

Perimenopause and sleep struggles often go hand-in-hand. 🌙
Many women notice more trouble falling asleep, waking throughout the night, night sweats, or feeling exhausted even after a full night in bed.

Hormone pellet therapy may help support more restful sleep by optimizing hormone levels that naturally decline during perimenopause. When hormones are balanced, many women report improvements in:
• Falling asleep easier
• Staying asleep longer
• Night sweats and hot flashes
• Mood and stress resilience
• Daytime energy

Better sleep can make a huge difference in how you feel physically, mentally, and emotionally. 💛

05/06/2026

WE HAVE EXCITING NEWS!!

Lori will be moving into her own space, providing hormone and midwifery services! This means more time and attention for her patients, and the ability to focus on the things that she loves.

While she will plan to maintain her primary care patients at Steinmann Family Health Clinic, she will plan to transfer all of her Hormone and Home Birth patients to the comfort and coziness of her new space tailored just for them.

Please join us in extending a congratulations to Lori, as she follows her passion!

03/23/2026

Now booking for October and November! Are you looking for a Home Birth with all the benefits of a Midwife with several decades of experience? Come sit down with us for a free consultation.

Also? Share our page! We would really like to grow our followers to people that are interested in what we're doing. New and Exciting things are on the horizon for Lori! You don't want to miss the announcements!!

Photo is compliments of Oak + Ivory

03/03/2026

✨ Now booking September due dates!

We are officially accepting home birth clients with estimated due dates beginning in September.

If you’re dreaming of a calm, supported, family-centered birth at home, now is the time to reach out.

Spots are intentionally limited to ensure personalized care.

Message us or visit our website to learn more. 🌿

www.moonstonehomebirth.com

Photo compliments of Oak + Ivory

02/25/2026

✨ You don’t have to choose between a medical birth and a family-centered birth. ✨

Somewhere along the way, birth started getting framed as an either/or:

Either you choose safety…
or you choose connection.
Either you choose monitoring…
or you choose autonomy.
Either you choose medicine…
or you choose meaning.

But birth was never meant to be a battle between these things.

A truly supportive birth experience can include:
• Evidence-based monitoring when it’s needed
• Clinical skill available when it matters
• Space for your partner, your voice, and your choices
• A calm environment that honors the moment

Safety and presence are not opposites.
Medical skill and family connection can exist in the same room.
Technology doesn’t erase humanity — when used thoughtfully, it protects it.

Birth isn’t about choosing a side.
It’s about building a team that respects both the physiology of birth and the people experiencing it.

Because families deserve care that is both competent and connected.

Are you interested in setting up a consultation? Call Moonstone Midwifery (housed inside of Steinmann Family Health Clinic) at 515-243-2888 to set up a free consultation today!