Births, Meeker, Milestones

Home births an option for moms in Rio Blanco County

Amy Que, holding her daughter Evangeline, has had two home births during the time the Ques have lived in Meeker. Husband Michael holds Samuel, who was born the day after Christmas. Oldest daughter Charlotte, far right, was born in a hospital in Nebraska, where home births are illegal using a midwife.
Amy Que, holding her daughter Evangeline, has had two home births during the time the Ques have lived in Meeker. Husband Michael holds Samuel, who was born the day after Christmas. Oldest daughter Charlotte, far right, was born in a hospital in Nebraska, where home births are illegal using a midwife.
MEEKER I It’s been years since hospitals in Rio Blanco County offered birthing services, except in emergency situations.
Women who are expecting typically travel…