About our Practice

Lindy Casey, as the senior midwife, works with two other midwives, Laura Berg and Christina Casey in the practice. We serve women in the Shell Lake, Wisconsin area. If you would like to travel from outside the area and birth here, or would prefer to not deliver at home, we have several options for you. Lindy is a nationally Certified Professional Midwife and Licensed Midwife in the state of Wisconsin. Laura and Christina are currently fulfilling State requirements for licensure.
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Why have a home birth? A calm, familiar environment is the most natural setting for a birth. There are no strangers, no “shift changes”, no arbitrary time limits, no routine technological procedures, and no medical interferences. Being more relaxed contributes to shorter, easier labors, increased maternal confidence, and improved outcomes for both mother and child. Home birth provides far more control and many more choices for a birthing woman, choices which are designed for the woman’s well-being and comfort, not for the convenience of a doctor or obstetrical staff. It has been well-documented that home birth is a safe choice for healthy, low-risk women. There is significantly less risk of infection and hemorrhage. Assisting the mother to birth without injury or trauma is a priority; routine episiotomy is never performed, thus eliminating a great deal of post-delivery discomfort. Costs are significantly lower (some insurance companies cover midwifery costs). Mothers and babies are not separated at home births. Birth at home is an intimate, peaceful and joyous affirmation of family. Call Lindy Casey (715-645-0392) or Laura Berg (715-419-2329) 210 8th Avenue, Shell Lake, WI 54871 Copyright © 2008-2009 Lindy Casey, All Rights Reserved