“As a professional caring for women who wish to make a safe return to fitness after childbearing, I am thrilled to know a midwife like Kim Osterholzer exists and is passionately working to minimize trauma on the frontlines of birth. These stories, these chapters full of encouragement give me hope and inspire me to continue[…]
I’ve been surprised and so blessed by the reception A Midwife in Amish Country has received. What started as a merrily trickling stream in January with my enthusiastic launch team has become a river! Every day I hop online to find sweet messages on my pages, on my posts, and in my inboxes and they[…]
“Kim Osterholzer gives us a rare glimpse into the heart of the Amish community. Beautifully written. A Midwife in Amish Country is destined to become a classic for midwives and those who aspire to be.” —Serena B. Miller, award-winning author of More Than Happy: The Wisdom of Amish Parenting and fully eighteen lovely novels, two of which[…]
“A Midwife in Amish Country is a captivating read. Kim Woodard Osterholzer keeps us spellbound with the intimate beauty and earthy tenderness of midwifery among the Amish, taking us where we’ve never been before and immersing us in the most sacred of moments.” —Cindy Lambert, coauthor of One Light Still Shines, Perfectly Unfinished, Unplanned, Unstoppable, and[…]
I received a private message this week from a woman who’s struggling to rise to her calling amidst the crush of grief. I realized a revision of my response to her would fit with perfection the theme of this week’s blog post, so, here it is. It’s amazing how the joys and sorrows of life[…]
Friends, we have a few book signings planned! So far, this is what we’ve got on the calendar—click on any or all of the following sentences to be whisked away to the official Facebook Events Pages for more information! Barnes & Noble in Northern Colorado Springs, Saturday, June 2nd! Barnes & Noble in Battle Creek,[…]
“The beauty of midwifery care is that it serves Motherbaby in all circumstances and belief systems. In A Midwife in Amish Country, Kim Osterholzer has written her story of becoming. May it inspire midwives of every persuasion to follow their calling as it comes from the core of who they are, because truly, this is[…]
“Something I really do admire about the Amish is the way… their lives keep them close to the rhythms of the earth… in sync with the rising and the setting of the sun.” A little snippet from A Midwife in Amish Country Celebrating God’s Gift of Life “We turned to watch the stout, apple-cheeked Amishman[…]
“Lyrically written and profoundly told, A Midwife in Amish Country is impossible to put down. Kim Woodard Osterholzer’s story—of faith, family, and midwifery—embraced me on the first page and held me tight until the very last word. Her authentic insights, including into the Amish families she served, left me rejoicing in the beauty and holiness of birth[…]
“A Midwife in Amish Country is a moving book about accepting and growing into one’s calling, including the highs and lows of homebirth midwifery and lots of terrific birth stories! Kim Osterholzer is an engaging writer, inviting the reader to follow her through her years of apprenticeship serving women and families as they bring new[…]