“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,[…]
Once again our beloved Dr. Sara Wickham has blessed us with a treasure-trove of information, Inducing Labor: Making Informed Decisions! Inducing Labor is an in-depth look at yet another topic nearly every woman will be faced with through the course of her childbearing years and, because “the research evidence does not always support the idea[…]
“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[…]
Oh my goodness! Today’s the DAY! After three long and laborious years, what began as a stack of hastily-scrawled journals has been transformed into a real-live book! Click here to watch the Trailer! And I feel so much like it’s OUR book! After all it was we—my family, my friends, my clients, my teachers, my[…]