We moved to the Fox Valley area in late 2023 and I took a chance establishing care with a new OB provider, Dr. Swift. She immediately made an impression at my initial visit.
Unfortunately, it took a little over a year and a chemical miscarriage to ultimately have success in conception of our second daughter Sophia in Fall 2025. What stands out in my journey with Dr. Swift was her support in a pregnancy after loss, the delivery of my daughter, and the reassurance and extra care she provided when I had some initial postpartum complications.
But what stands out to me even more was my 6-week postpartum appointment with her. I had to bring my newborn along with me as we live here in the area with no family in very close proximity. The baby was fussy and hungry and despite trying to get her comfortable until after the appointment I had to feed her during our wait.
Dr. Swift walked into the room to me — without pants to prep for my IUD insertion, with a baby feeding on my chest, and I’m sure a general appearance of a mom just trying to keep it together. She gave me extended time and a whole lot of grace.
During the appointment I apologized for having to bring the fussy baby and explained that we didn’t have a “village” just down the road. As the appointment was ending the baby again began to fuss, and Dr. Swift immediately swept in, picked the baby up and walked her around the clinic to visit with the nurses to allow me a few minutes to gather myself.
That simple moment meant more than I can say, and I am so
grateful to have Dr. Swift in our “village.”
