Wabash Valley Midwives

09/04/2026

It's almost here! 🎉 Our Family Picnic is happening at Collett Park, indoor pavilion, on 9/12 from 10:30am to 2pm, and we cannot wait to see you all again!

This is an open house, so come and go as you like. We'll have lunch together at noon, bring a dish to share if you're able. Just want to stop by and say hi? That's more than okay too, no obligation to bring food. Come celebrate with us!

08/01/2026

Kayla facilitates Mom Circle on Thursdays at 5 PM here at Wabash Valley Midwives. We are so thankful for her!

🌟 CASY Counseling Spotlight Series - Teammate Edition🌟

At CASY Counseling, we’re shining a light on the incredible teammates who make our work possible. We continue to spotlight a different member of our team so you can get to know the caring, experienced professionals dedicated to supporting your mental health and well-being.

Today's teammate spotlight: Kayla Ferguson

07/17/2026

Mark your calendars! We can’t wait to see you!

05/10/2026

May all mothers feel loved and appreciated today and everyday.

04/27/2026

CASY is proud to introduce: The Mom Circle Support Group

Every expecting mom and postpartum mom needs a village. 🤍

Motherhood can be joyful, exhausting, and sometimes lonely all at once. Our Mom Circle is a safe space designed for you to feel seen, heard, and supported.

Join us if you want to:
✨ Build real connections with other moms who are experiencing similar things.
✨ Celebrate the joys of motherhood together.
✨ Feel supported through the messy and challenging days.
✨ Learn healthier ways to cope with stress and find your calm.

You don’t have to do this alone. Come as you are - we can't wait to meet you!

Interested in learning more? Fill out the link below to help us pick the. best day to meet!
🔗 https://forms.gle/57FNmJeJb6Qafgtt7

(Thank you to the United Way of the Wabash Valley for providing us a grant to help create this opportunity!)

04/13/2026

Ages 4 & Up: Walk the woods with Phil Cox from the Ouabache Land Conservancy, and learn how to spot Indiana’s native trees and plants by their bark, leaves, and growth habits. Along the way, you’ll hear memorable stories about how these plants have been used through history. Expect an easy walk and a deeper appreciation for what’s growing around you right now.

This program is supported by the National Endowment of the Arts. The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read—a partnership with Arts Midwest—broadens our understanding of our world, our neighbors, and ourselves through the power of shared reading. Showcasing a diverse range of themes, voices, and perspectives, the NEA Big Read aims to inspire meaningful conversations, artistic responses, and new discoveries and connections in each community.

02/05/2026

01/07/2026

Mom Circle is back starting January 8th! This weekly support group offers time to enjoy good company, share wisdom, address challenges and be encouraged. All current and former members are invited to attend. Little ones always welcome. Facilitated by Kayla, LSW and home birthing mother of 2.

11/17/2025

We know that midwifery care reduces the risk of C-section. At home and in free-standing birth centers midwives use intermittent auscultation to assess fetal well-being during labor. In other words, we listen to baby periodically rather than continuously.

NYTimes Letter to the Editor ✒️

Many of you may have already seen the NY Times article "The ‘Worst Test in Medicine’ is Driving America’s High C-Section Rate" (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/health/electronic-fetal-monitoring-c-sections.html?unlocked_article_code=1.108.XT6J.Y2YuWc0Xc01e&smid=url-share ).
AABC sent a Letter to the Editor in response! Since our letter did not get published, we wanted to share it with you all here.
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Dear Editor,

Thank you for highlighting the overreliance on continuous electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) and its role in rising Cesarean rates.

There is a solution to this epidemic. Midwifery-led birth centers use intermittent fetal monitoring instead of continuous EFM. They are an evidence-based model that delivers outcomes comparable to those of the top nations globally by offering holistic, family-centered care that protects and empowers patients, thereby enhancing both physical and mental well-being in our community.

Birth centers are fully integrated into the healthcare system and guided by principles of prevention, safety, appropriate medical intervention, and cost-effectiveness. While midwifery care can occur elsewhere, birth centers are unique in offering this dedicated, physiologic model.
Outcomes speak for themselves:
-Cesarean rates under 6%
-NICU admissions less than half the national average
-Low rates of interventions with superior overall outcomes

These results demonstrate the clinical excellence and fiscal prudence of the birth center model, reducing complications and costs while maintaining world-standard safety, lowering maternal mortality risk, and prioritizing maternal autonomy and satisfaction.

Respectfully,
Kate Bauer
Executive Director
American Association of Birth Centers
Perkiomenville, PA

09/30/2025

Thankful for the amazing NICU at Union Hospital!