Meet Our Midwives
Kari Ney, CNM, ARNP
Certified Nurse Midwife since 2019
I graduated from Frontier Nursing University in 2019 and am honored to continue offering the midwifery model of care that families in Northwest Iowa have trusted for more than 30 years.
In addition to my midwifery training, I bring 19 years of experience as a Registered Nurse. I am certified in Neonatal Resuscitation, serve as an NRP instructor, and hold ALSO (Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics) certification.
While midwives are experts in normal, low-risk pregnancy and birth, we also provide comprehensive women’s healthcare throughout every stage of life. I am additionally trained in Women’s Integrative and Functional Medicine, with experience in herbal medicine, hormone replacement therapy, and natural family planning. I’m passionate about offering thoughtful, personalized care and serving as a trusted resource for women seeking alternatives to mainstream medicine.
Ashtyn Hoekstra, CNM
I'm a Certified Nurse-Midwife passionate about caring for women and families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond. My background as a registered nurse and birth doula has shaped my commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based, and family-centered care. I've received training in ALSO and NRP, and have experience caring for families in both hospital and out-of-hospital birth settings.
When I'm not caring for patients, you'll usually find me chasing my four energetic kids, fitting in a workout, cheering from the sidelines at their activities, or enjoying a strong cup of coffee. It's an incredible honor to walk alongside families during some of life's most meaningful moments, and I feel privileged to support women through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and every season that follows.
Erica Robertson, RN
I graduated from nursing school in 2012 and began my career caring for patients in a local hospital, where I spent two and a half years working in medical-surgical, emergency, and obstetrics. For the past 10 years, I've had the privilege of assisting families through out-of-hospital births, and I truly believe it's an honor to walk alongside parents during one of life's most meaningful moments.
In 2017, I became a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), allowing me to support new parents as they learn to breastfeed their babies. Helping families build confidence in their feeding journey and experience the incredible gift of breastfeeding is one of my greatest joys.
I'm certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and I've received additional training in Spinning Babies® techniques and Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (A.L.S.O.), equipping me to provide compassionate, evidence-based care throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.
When I'm not caring for families, you'll find me spending time with my own family, camping, or enjoying a day on the boat.