Vita Nova Blog

When most people think about maternity care, they picture doctors’ visits during pregnancy or the big day in the delivery room. But what happens after the baby is born? For many women in the United States, the answer is: not much. Beyond a single six-week checkup,...

At first glance, Circle of Security might sound like just another parenting class. But when you sit down with Fawn Horner, case manager at Vita Nova Maternity Community, you realize it’s something far more powerful—and deeply personal. Fawn doesn’t come to her role as...

At Vita Nova Maternity Community, food is more than fuel—it’s a pathway to healing, learning and hope. At the heart of that mission is Adam Thiel, our Food Services Manager, who brings decades of culinary expertise and a passion for service to our kitchen. From...

At Vita Nova Maternity Community, every woman who walks through the doors carries a story—and with the right support, that story can transform into one of strength, stability and new beginnings. One such story belongs to Katie, a current resident whose time at Vita...

In conversations about maternity care in the United States, clinical services often take center stage. But one critical element—peer support—is too often left out of the discussion. It’s not medical, it’s not policy-driven, and yet it may be one of the most powerful...

At Vita Nova Maternity Community, we believe every woman deserves access to quality maternity care regardless of where she lives. Unfortunately, for many women in Nebraska and across the nation, that access is not guaranteed. According to the 2024 March of Dimes...