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Bring a Birth Center Earthside To Cheyenne  

Campaign Introduction:

Bring this Birth Center Earthside to Cheyenne:  All Wyoming Women deserve birth options!  Help us open our doors to excellent, quality midwifery and well-woman care for all Women in Wyoming!

$6,215

Funds Raised

$15,000

Funding Goal

Jun 2023

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$6,215

Funds Raised

$15,000

Funding Goal

Jun 2023

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Raised Percent :
41%
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Campaign Story

What is a birth center?  A birth center is a freestanding facility where families can give birth under the excellent care of a midwife, receiving whole mind/body/spirit care with a belief that birth is a normal family event and is treated as such, unless emergencies arise.  Birth centers serve all women with GYN care, mental health care, nutrition, and fertility care in a holistic manner.

 

Why do women prefer midwifery care?  There is a significant lack of birth options in Cheyenne.  A significant percent of women are choosing to travel up to 100 miles to Colorado to give birth in places where they will receive midwifery care.  These women choose to travel long distances in extreme weather conditions because it is THAT important to receive this high quality care.  Women are also traveling to Colorado frequently to receive well-woman and fertility care.  Many women would would choose this kind of care are not able to travel and thus feel like they have no other choice than what is currently available in Cheyenne, and often have negative birth experiences.  This affects mom’s mental health, increases C-section rates, decreases breastfeeding rates, all of which impact our community as a whole. This influences families as they contemplate moving to Cheyenne, staying in Cheyenne, and by having limited birthing options, can be seen as a negative for our community.

A birth center in Cheyenne can improve this!  We can provide quality care, improve maternal and infant health in significant ways, be sustainable, and improve the community for everyone! Earthside Birth and Wellness Center is transitioning to a theoretical concept to a concrete living, breathing entity!  We know the need is there.  We have talked to hundreds of people in Cheyenne and the surrounding areas and what we hear over and over is “It’s about time!  I wish this were here when I was having babies!  We NEED this!”  We are listening!

We NEED YOUR HELP!  We are in the process of hiring excellent midwives who have a heart for Cheyenne, a heart for serving, and a heart for big change.  We are working with the city and state for licensing, zoning, and building codes.  We are scouring the city for the perfect facility.  We are applying for grants for equipment and more.  We believe we can build a profitable, sustainable birth center that will serve Cheyenne for decades if we do it right!  This effort will be worth it and it takes money to launch!  We can use all the help we can get!

Here are a few of the costs we have upfront:

Equipment and Supplies, beautiful birth rooms with big tubs, state licensing fees, CABC accreditation fees, facility lease, enticements for great midwives to join our team, furniture, and more!

Campaign Contributions

Name Location Date
Edward Jones - Natalie Collins Cheyenne, WY May 18, 2023
Rebecca Ogden Lakewood, CO May 12, 2023
John Sundberg Martinez, GA May 06, 2023
Megan John Cheyenne, WY May 05, 2023
Mary and Jim Lambourne Mesa, AZ May 03, 2023
Janna and Bruce Stout Savanna, IL April 27, 2023
Jesse Vandenburg Severance, CO April 26, 2023
The Sol Solution Cheyenne, WY April 21, 2023
Josh Foreman Cheyenne, WY April 11, 2023
Emily Foreman Cheyenne, WY April 11, 2023
Jacque Morey Cheyenne, WY April 07, 2023
Holly Shenefelt Cheyenne, WY April 07, 2023
Julia Garman Cheyenne, WY April 05, 2023
Elizabeth Klingler Copperas Cove, WY April 05, 2023
Watt Business Consulting Cheyenne, WY April 04, 2023
Roxanne Woods Cheyenne, WY April 04, 2023
J Robert Trevizo CHEYENNE, WY March 31, 2023
Katelyn Heller Laramie, WY March 31, 2023
The Local Crowd Laramie, WY March 31, 2023
Debbie Gorski LARAMIE, WY March 30, 2023
Hometown Chiropractic Cheyenne, WY March 30, 2023
Steve and Laurie Scholten Horicon, WI March 29, 2023
Yvonne Soumokil Cheyenne, WY March 26, 2023
Michelle Myers Cheyenne, WY March 23, 2023
Marcie Kindred Cheyenne, WY March 23, 2023
Monica Turner Cheyenne, WY March 21, 2023
Anonymous Laramie, WY March 20, 2023
Alyssa Hinckley Cheyenne, WY March 19, 2023
Sarah Brewer Cheyenne, WY March 18, 2023
Tammy and Louise Reardon Sheridan, WY March 18, 2023
Raymond Roberge Bedford Hills, NY March 17, 2023
Danielle Kent: Birth Photographer and Doula Cheyenne, WY March 17, 2023
Timothy Scholten Ossining, NY March 15, 2023
Emily Foreman Cheyenne, WY March 13, 2023

Campaign Updates

  • Special Contributors!

    We’d like to thank Watt Consulting of Cheyenne for donating time and expertise on our advertising!  They do an amazing job for clients who are looking for social media marketing!

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Rewards

$10

A Heart-Felt Thank You!

For EVERY donation we get, you will receive a personal, heart-felt THANK YOU from our team! Every dollar helps and we couldn’t be more grateful to all of our donors who believe in us! You will also receive regular updates on our progress of bringing this to fruition!

Estimated Delivery: May, 2023
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$25

$25 Hawthorn Tree Gift Certificate

$25 gift certificate donated by The Hawthorn Tree, downtown Cheyenne, WY.

Estimated Delivery: May, 2023
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$100

1 Month Membership to HIIT30 Gym

Unlimited workouts for 1 month at HIIT30 Gym in Cheyenne, WY

Estimated Delivery: May, 2023
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$100

Breastfeeding Class

Take this 2 hour breastfeeding class before baby arrives and feel confident about breastfeeding success! This class is offered on a monthly basis, so choose one that fits your schedule and pregnancy!

Estimated Delivery: May, 2023
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$100

Transcendence Massage

60 minute massage reward donated by Katie Jurden of Transendence Massage

Estimated Delivery: May, 2023
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$100

Chiropractic and massage package!

Choose this reward and receive a chiropractic adjustment AND massage from Hometown Chiropractic in Cheyenne!

Estimated Delivery: May, 2023
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$125

Earthside T-shirt

We will order these shirts for whomever chooses them as a reward! Let us know what size you’d like!

Estimated Delivery: July, 2023
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$200

4 week Childbirth Class

Attend an in-person group childbirth class for 4 weeks to learn everything you need to know before labor begins! Choose a class series that works for you! We recommend taking a childbirth class between 28-36 weeks! We are offering classes on a monthly basis!

Estimated Delivery: May, 2023
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$400

Maternity, Newborn, or Family Portrait Session

Receive a full photography session with Danielle Kent Birth Photography and Doula worth $400!
This session includes 45 minutes of photography, 25+ edited digital images, on location (within a 25 mile radius of Cheyenne)

Estimated Delivery: May, 2023
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$500

Tree of Life Plaque

Each donor who gives $500 or more gets their name etched on a metal plaque on our Tree of Life that will be prominently displayed on our permanent facility wall!

Estimated Delivery: December, 2023
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$10,000

Name a Birth Suite!

We will have 2 birth suites that need a name! Do you feel as passionate as we do about bringing this essential service to our community? Donate $10,000 and get the fun of naming a birth suite!

Estimated Delivery: August, 2023
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