Phone/Text: 608-305-4354
YOUR HOMETOWN RESOURCE FOR FUNCTIONAL WOMENS HEALTH, HORMONE, & BIRTH SERVICES
Compassion, Personalization, & Empowerment
In a system designed to "treat 'em and street 'em", true health and wellness is not achievable. Health Inspired was "born" to provide women and families a personalized, holistic approach to overall health maintenance, pregnancy, and home birth. I encourage each individual to take an active role in their personal health. I'm here as a partner to help you reach your goals. I strive to treat the person as a whole, not the sum of its parts or systems. The goal of my midwifery practice is to use a functional medicine approach to holistically treat and heal the body through root cause medicine. Health Inspired is your one stop shop for all of your holistic women's health needs from managing menses symptoms as a teen--to gracefully progressing through perimenopause.
FAQS
Everyone Deserves an Answer
IS HOME BIRTH SAFE?
Yes! Having a home birth with a midwife that is trained in out-of-hospital birth is safe. There have been many studies that show a woman with an uncomplicated pregnancy is just as safe, or safer, having her baby at home with a midwife as she is in the hospital. In a home birth, the mother has a dedicated team that stay with her throughout labor, monitoring her and her baby. There are not changes in care team, and therefore, less room for error and better maternal satisfaction. Take a look at this study and fact sheet .
WHAT KINDS OF INSURANCE DO YOU ACCEPT?
Health Inspired is not in-network with any insurance companies, however, independent billing services are offered for out of network reimbursement. Many clients use HSA/FSA to cover home birth, wellness, and ill visit costs.
HOW COMMON IS HOME BIRTH?
Although U.S. home births have increased by 30% in the past few years, less than 1% of American women give birth at home (MacDorman et al., 2012). This means that for every 100 of your friends and family members who get pregnant and have a baby, 99 of them will birth in the hospital.
DO YOU OFFER PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS?
Yes! At Heath Inspired, focus is put on healing systems that may not be functioning properly. The goal is to use food, herbs, supplements, and lifestyle to facilitate change. However, there are times when pharmaceuticals may be necessary; I can prescribe in these instances.
HOW IS HOME BIRTH DIFFERENT?
Home birth care is personalized care. Women who plan a home birth with a midwife generally receive care that is based on the midwifery model of care The midwifery model of care sees pregnancy and birth as normal life events. Midwives who practice using this model monitor a woman’s physical, psychological, and social well-being. They provide individualized education, counseling, prenatal care, hands-on assistance during labor and delivery, and postpartum support. When you receive care based on the midwifery model of care, you are less likely to experience unnecessary medical intervention or cesarean birth, and you are more likely to feel in control during birth and to initiate breastfeeding. Midwives are trained to identify and refer women who experience pregnancy or birth-related complications. (Wiysonge, 2009).
WHAT DOES POSTPARTUM CARE LOOK LIKE?
In the immediate postpartum period, your midwife will remain at your home until mother and baby are stable and settled in. There will be ongoing assessment for complications, establishment of breastfeeding, ensuring mom has eaten and used the bathroom, and a newborn assessment will be preformed. This averages 4-6 hours after birth.
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Your midwife and/or birth assistant will make a home visit on day 1 and 3. You will then have office visits on week 2 and week 6 to assess mother and baby. They are also available 24/7 by phone, email, or text to answer any questions or respond to concerns.
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
Visits are held at my Office in Onalaska. I also offer home visits on a limited basis for an additional fee. LaCrosse, Wisconsin is the largest city in our service area, but we service Southwestern Wisconsin & Southeastern Minnesota including but not limited to Holmen, Onalaska, La Crosse, West Salem, Bangor, Sparta, Westby, Viroqua, Stoddard, & Coon Valley in WI and La Crescent , Hokah, Brownsville, & Winona in MN.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE 3 TYPES OF MIDWIVES?
Midwives all have specialized training in normal pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and newborns. There are 3 different ways to become a midwife in the US. I am a certified nurse-midwife (CNM). Read about some distinct difference that are explained in this article.
WHAT WOMEN ARE SAYING...
"I have to tell you that I feel incredibly grateful to have found Health Inspired. Crystal is a private midwife who cares for women of all ages and walks of life. Seeing her yesterday was easily the best experience I have had in healthcare-She took lots of time to get to know me and HEAR me, and provide many options for care. If you are searching for a care provider who genuinely wants to help you heal the root of your health concerns, look no further! Going to the doctor is not my favorite thing, and knowing that I can feel cozy and calm here is priceless."
@elevatedlifeco
"It was one of the most difficult most rewarding things I’ve ever done! I can honestly say I couldn’t have done it without you both. "
Anna
"I'm just going to keep this short and sweet. Crystal is hands down amazing. I had the home birth of my dreams with her support. If you're thinking about it...just do it! you wont regret it!"
Paka
"I wanted to let you know I completed my first [menstrual] cycle in a long time with NO HEADACHES! This felt sort of life changing! [...] I cant thank you enough. I was able to have productive, enjoyable days [...] Thank you"
BR
Crystal was absolutely wonderful to work with throughout my pregnancy and labor. She always took the time to talk me through different options, answer any questions, and offer her insight during prenatal appointments.
I had a somewhat difficult (and long) labor, and I honestly could not have done it without Crystal by my side. She was calm and encouraging and skillfully helped deliver our beautiful baby girl at the birth center in Westby.
I couldn’t be happier with my choice to work with Crystal, and I would choose her again in a heartbeat!
Abby
"Crystal was the best nurse I had while in the hospital having my baby. My laboring process was far from perfect but she was the only nurse who made sure I was comfortable and baby was okay. I can’t thank her enough for the time she spent next to me checking on baby and me. I highly recommend her if your looking for someone to help bring your little one into the world."
Ali
Crystal is an exceptional midwife. She always took time to inform and support me with decisions that I was making during my pregnancy and postpartum period. She was/is an encourager that I didn't know I needed. I never once had to doubt her character. She is a kind, loving, supporting, giving, and INSPIRING individual (along with numerous other positive characteristics).
Rachael
Crystal is an amazing midwife and I’m so glad I had her as part of my birth team! I could go on and on and on about how amazing my experience was with her! 10/10 highly recommend
Melanie
I was fortunate enough to get in with Crystal for my most recent birth. Although my birth didn’t quite go as expected (baby was posterior), Crystal and the team guided me and encouraged me through it so I was able to have the beautiful home birth that I wanted. This was my third baby, and her calm, steady presence helped me through my most challenging birth.
Alison
"[baby] was born at home in our bathtub, which was wildly different experience from [....'s] birth...an unplanned cesarean at the hospital.
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I never thought I would find myself considering home birth, but I'm so happy we did. [....] and I agree we would make the same choice again in a heartbeat. For me, there was so much magic and comfort being in my own space. I also had a real thing about wanting to avoid fluorescent lights and laboring in the car"
KB
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1137 Pierce St Onalaska WI 54650
Phone/Text: 608-305-4354
Fax: 608-305-8779
