Midwife Alyssa

08/13/2025

Hehe. If your doctor has told you you're "a BEAST," Happy Hearts Women's Healthcare can help! Whether it's uncovering the underlying issue (like hormone imbalances, depression, anxiety, or other issues) or you simply need some medical help with prescribed weight loss medication (Like GLP-1s or other prescription medications). Learn more now or comment "info" below and we will send you more info! https://happyheartshomebirth.com/all-services

08/05/2025

Please welcome sweet little Elijah, 7lb 4oz born last week to his beautiful family in a quick daytime birth. We are so grateful for the amazing families that trust Happy Hearts to care for them during this sweet time in their lives. Midwife Alyssa, Nurse Christina and Tech Ronae attended this birth 💜

08/02/2025

Happy Hearts Homebirth celebrated our second birth this week. Here's what her mommy Amara wants to share: "Alora Ruth-Ann made her appearance yesterday at 12:21pm🩷
Weighing 8lbs 12oz + 19 1/2 inches long!
Labor was intense, hard, and emotional but It was the best experience I could’ve ever had. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without my mom and Ayden and my amazing midwife Alyssa and her team! Thank you God for bringing my baby into the world happy and healthy🩷"

Such a beautiful birth and an honor to be a part of. Special thanks to birth assistant Alyssa and Birth Tech Heidi!

07/27/2025

Learn about our offerings in functional/integrative women's healthcare! Wondering about perimenopause or menopause? Struggling with weight loss, mood, anxiety or depression, or thyroid issues? Looking for someone that takes your concerns seriously? Check us out at www.happyheartshealth.co or schedule an appointment here: https://forms.gle/UGQnSZykRRRvHEnv7 Promotional pricing just $25 intake appointment!

07/24/2025

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07/22/2025

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or off-balance? Let’s talk.

At Happy Hearts Women's Healthcare, mental health care is grounded in compassion. Whether you're navigating postpartum emotions, hormone shifts, anxiety, depression, or extreme stress, support is available—without insurance hassles or long waits.

For a limited time, initial visits are just $25. We’ll meet one-on-one to talk through your story, symptoms, and goals. Treatment plans are tailored to your preferences and may include either prescription options, supplements or herbal therapy, with follow-up support when you need it. We can also look into medical causes, like hormone imbalances or other health conditions that may affect mood.

You don’t have to feel like this forever—and you don’t have to go through this alone. Mental health support is available in a safe, judgment-free space, from someone who understands the full picture of your wellness.

No wait. No insurance battles. Just $25.
Available in Huntington, IN and via telehealth for Indiana residents.

About Your Provider
Care is provided by Alyssa, a Certified Nurse Midwife and Doctor of Nursing Practice, offering compassionate women’s health support in Huntington, Indiana. With additional training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, as well as functional and integrative medicine, Alyssa blends clinical insight with a whole-body approach to mental wellness. Whether you’re seeking hormonal balance, emotional clarity, or someone who offers a variety of treatment options, you’ll be met with care that respects your story and your choices.

Schedule Now: https://forms.gle/si1Qy3DVBR4f5CNf6
Or visit: https://happyheartshomebirth.com/mental-health

07/21/2025

07/21/2025

This group of Doulas has always been warm and made me feel welcomed to the community as a provider. If you're looking for a Doula for your birth (regardless of what type of birth you are planning) there are some amazing doulas here.

Meet the Doulas is tomorrow!!! If you're pregnant and interested in hiring a doula, this event is for you! Since 2006, DNFW has been a leader in the birth community of Northeast Indiana, and we would love to introduce you to doulas ready to support you on this journey!

Our event is a speed-dating style, giving you the opportunity to make one-on-one connections, building the team of professionals dedicated to caring for you during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Tickets are free, and not required but highly encouraged. Tickets can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-doulas-july-2025-tickets-1127085365669

We'll see you tomorrow at 6PM!

07/21/2025

Menopause & Perimenopause Support from a Midwife Who Truly Listens

As a Certified Nurse Midwife with advanced training in bio-identical hormone therapy, I support women navigating perimenopause and menopause with care that is personal, thoughtful, and rooted in a wholistic view of health.

Too often, women are told their symptoms—like hot flashes, sleep disruption, irregular cycles, mood changes, and low libido—are “just part of aging.” But that doesn’t mean you have to suffer through it, and it certainly doesn’t mean you’re out of options.

There is a better way.

Understanding the Transition: Perimenopause vs. Menopause

Many people use these terms interchangeably, but they refer to two distinct phases in a woman’s hormonal journey:

Perimenopause is the transition leading up to menopause. Hormone levels—especially estrogen and progesterone—start to fluctuate, often in your 40s. You may still have periods, but they can become irregular, heavier, or more symptomatic. This phase can last several years and bring symptoms like hot flashes, anxiety, trouble sleeping, low libido, or brain fog.

Menopause is defined as 12 full months without a menstrual period. It marks the end of ovulation and natural fertility. After this point, hormone levels stabilize at a lower level, and some symptoms may continue, improve, or shift.

Wherever you are in this journey, you deserve support that meets you where you are.

Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy (BHRT)
I prescribe bio-identical hormones—such as estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA—when clinically appropriate. These are molecularly identical to the hormones your body naturally produces and can be customized to your specific needs. Many women find that BHRT provides relief and helps them feel like themselves again.

Holistic Midwifery Approach
My care goes beyond prescriptions. I take the time to understand your symptoms, your goals, and your unique story. Together, we’ll build a care plan that supports your body in this new season of life.

Affordable & Accessible Care
Many practices like mine have cost as a barrier to care. Most appointments at Happy Hearts Women's Healthcare are currently just $25 per visit, with ongoing support included. If you have insurance, it may help cover your lab testing and medications—but insurance is not required. We also offer access to discounted self-pay lab testing and will help you find cost-effective treatment options.

Labs Drawn in Office
You won't need to take off work to go wait in line at LabCorp. Labs are drawn same day in-office.

Flexible Treatment Options
Treatment is not one-size-fits-all. Depending on your preferences and needs, we may use creams, pills, patches, pellets, or supplements to bring your hormones into balance and relieve your symptoms.

Care Without Dismissal or Judgment
Whether you’re in early perimenopause or well into postmenopause, you deserve to feel seen, heard, and cared for. I offer compassionate, evidence-informed support in a setting that respects both modern science and your own intuition.

I serve women in Huntington, Indiana and the surrounding area with customized hormone consultations and a midwife’s touch—warm, grounded, and truly supportive.

If you’re ready to feel like yourself again, I’m here to help.

https://happyheartshomebirth.com/all-services

07/17/2025

5 Reasons It’s Not Too Late to Switch to a Home Birth Midwife

Still pregnant and wondering if there’s another way? Even if you’re in your third trimester, it’s not too late to make a change. Here’s why mamas are making the switch to home birth—yes, even at 30+ weeks:

1. Personalized, Unrushed Care
No 5-minute provider pop-ins here. Midwifery care means longer, meaningful appointments where your voice matters. We listen, we plan together, and we tailor your care to your unique journey. Shared-Decision Making is always at the forefront of care.

2. Comfort of Home
Imagine giving birth in your own space, your own bed, with your favorite music and no fluorescent lights or hospital gowns. Home birth is calm, intimate, and empowering.

3. Continuity with a Known Midwife
You’ll know who’s attending your birth—no rotating strangers. Just a trusted, familiar midwife by your side who’s been with you every step.

4. You Still Have Time
Even in the third trimester, we welcome late transfers if you’re low-risk. We’ll review your records, answer your questions, and make sure you feel confident and supported.

5. Birth on Your Terms
Want to labor in water or birth in water? Want your children, family and friends, or even pets involved? (Can you say doggy-doula? We can, and have, multiple times!) Avoid unnecessary interventions? Keep your baby skin-to-skin without rush? We support informed choices, natural rhythms, and your birth preferences.

✨ Still accepting November, December, January, February and March due dates!
Your birth experience matters. If your gut is telling you there’s another way—it’s not too late to switch. Let’s talk.

📍Serving Huntington, IN + surrounding areas
📞 Call or text (260) 201-6768
🌐 happyheartshomebirth.com

07/11/2025

New Service Alert! Moxibustion Breech & Baby Positioning Visits Now Available! Open to all patients!

Pregnant and concerned about baby’s position? Have you been told baby is breech or transverse and want to explore gentle, natural techniques first?

We're excited to now offer Breech & Baby Positioning Program at Happy Hearts Women’s Healthcare for just $75 per visit – especially helpful between 34–37 weeks but will meet with later gestations as needed.

Each session will include:

✔Presentation Ultrasound (to check baby’s position)

✔Spinning Babies-inspired body balancing

✔Moxibustion Session (gentle warming technique that encourages movement) + supplies and teaching for continued home application

✔Education, support, and home program for 1 week

All pregnant patients are welcome – whether you’re planning a homebirth, hospital birth, or birth center birth.

Let’s give your baby the best chance to find their perfect position for birth.

Location: 1019 N Jefferson St, Huntington, IN
Call or text: (260) 201-6768 to book your visit

07/03/2025

If breastfeeding gets off to a rough start or there are supply issues, pasteurized donor human milk is the preferred choice before formula. It’s proven to protect fragile babies, support gut health, and reduce life-threatening risks.

In Indiana, The Milk Bank delivers safe, tested donor milk straight to you—with 30 pickup sites and financial support available via their Medical Relief Fund.

Formula works when needed, but human milk is unmatched in benefits. Learn how to access donor milk in my new blog article: https://happyheartshomebirth.com/blog/f/why-infant-formula-shouldnt-be-your-first-alternative-choice