Personalized and Professional Prenatal Midwifery Care
At The Green Stork, we provide personalized, professional midwifery care for families planning a homebirth in Northern Minnesota and beyond. Led by Stephanie Holthus, a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) and Licensed Midwife (LM), our approach is grounded in the belief that birth is a natural, physiological process.
We trust in the body’s ability to birth and support healthy, low-risk women in experiencing a safe and empowering birth in the comfort of their own home. We support families through every stage of pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, prioritizing your comfort, safety, and empowerment.
Comprehensive Prenatal Care
Each appointment includes a thorough check of your current health and the health of your baby.
Stephanie can order ultrasounds, and provide in-home genetic testing (NIPT), prenatal and postpartum lab work, and PAP smears, if desired. We also offer optional gender testing if you wish to learn more about your baby. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and resources you need for a healthy, confident birth.
Our Prenatal Appointment Schedule
We follow an inclusive, thoughtful prenatal care schedule that is tailored, in partnership with your midwife, to fit your individual health needs and preferences.
Initial Visit
Prenatal visits typically begin around 12 weeks of gestation, though we can start as early as 8 weeks if you desire or need.
Monthly Visits
We prefer to meet with you monthly through 28 weeks, allowing us time to build a strong, supportive relationship and ensure both you and your baby are progressing well.
Bimonthly & Weekly Visits
After 28 weeks, we shift to bimonthly visits until 36 weeks, at which point we transition to weekly visits as your birthing day approaches. These visits allow us to closely monitor your health, discuss your birth plan, and address any questions or concerns that may arise.
Home Visit
To better prepare for your home birth and understand your living environment, we schedule one home visit between 34-37 weeks gestation. This visit is an important time to go over your birth space, plan for the big day, and meet your full birth team, ensuring everyone is familiar with the plan and ready to support you.
Meet Our Midwife, Steph
Stephanie is the heart and soul of The Green Stork. As a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) and Licensed Midwife (LM), she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every birth. Her journey into midwifery was deeply personal, inspired by her own experiences with motherhood and a desire to provide women with empowering birth options. Stephanie's dedication extends beyond midwifery, holding certifications as a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and Craniosacral Therapist (CST), allowing her to offer comprehensive care to mothers and babies. Her passion for natural birth and holistic wellness shines through in her compassionate approach.