Have Your Baby Naturally
Natural and Safe HomebirthHave your baby in the comfort of your own home. Midwifery care is a safe and thoughtful way to welcome a new baby into your family. Explore your options and consider a homebirth with us. We offer complete and holistic care throughout all phases of pregnancy and birth. For low-risk healthy women, a natural birth at home offers a nice alternative. Have your baby safely and comfortably in the setting you desire.

About Sunrise Midwifery
Certified Professional Midwife

Water Birth
We offer a waterbirth option at no additional charge. Healthy women can safely labor and birth in the water while enjoying the many benefits that water can provide. We also have birth pools specifically designed for waterbirth as well all the necessary supplies you’ll need.

Home Birth
Have your baby in the comfort of your own home. Midwifery care is a safe and thoughtful way to welcome a new baby into your family. Explore your options and consider a homebirth with us.

Doula Support
What to Expect
Sunrise Midwifery’s prenatal schedule consists of monthly visits until the 28th week, every 2 weeks until the 36th week followed by weekly visits until your baby’s birth. Birth takes place in your home or a location that you find desirable. Doula support is also available to provide you with the comfort and support you need during your birth.
Postpartum Care
Postpartum care includes all newborn testing, birth certificate, home visits following your birth, and sensitive postpartum care for both mother and newborn for up to 6 weeks.

Getting Started is Easy
Call Us
Call today to set up a free consultation. 480-300-5219
Book Appointment
Schedule an initial appointment that is convenient for you.
1st Meeting
We discuss your pregnancy and the best and safest plan for you.

Jude Melton, CPM, LM
Our Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes midwifery care different?
A: We provide safe and modern maternity care in an out of hospital setting. Midwives are experts in caring for women and their newborns throughout all phases of pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
Q: What are prenatal visits like?
A: Each prenatal visit includes an assessment of mother and baby. Fetal heartbeat, position, size, blood pressure, pulse, and uterine growth are part of our routine care. We also offer nutritional counseling at each prenatal visit. Prenatal appointments are scheduled for one hour with plenty of time to have your questions answered. We see you every 4 weeks until the 28th week, every 2 weeks until the 36th week followed by weekly appointments until your baby’s birth.
Q: What equipment does a midwife carry to a homebirth?
A: We carry up to date medical equipment to safely evaluate and monitor your labor and birth at home including, electronic fetal device, pharmaceuticals medications, medical instruments, newborn resuscitation equipment, oxygen, blood pressure monitoring, pulse oximeter, fluid test strips, herbal supplements and homeopathic remedies.
Q: What about prenatal testing and ultrasounds?
A: Laboratory testing is part of your care with all blood draws collected in office. Ultrasound testing is performed at our contracted diagnostic imaging facility with a professional evaluation read by a radiologist.
Q: Do you offer waterbirth?
A: Yes! We encourage the use of water during labor and birth. We also have rental birth pools available for our clients.
Q: Can I transfer from an OB to a midwife during pregnancy?
A: You may choose to transfer care to a midwife at any time. If you have been receiving care from another provider, we will request medical records and then evaluate your health and pregnancy history to see if homebirth is right for you.
Q: What if I don’t have insurance?
A: We offer a cash payment plan for those paying out of pocket. In addition, we offer a low-cost laboratory package that will cover your routine labs. Ultrasounds are also offered at a discount at our contracted facility. At your initial visit, we arrange a payment plan that is comfortable for you. Most clients make monthly payments with everything paid in full by their due date.
Contact Us
Ask a question or schedule your free consultation below
For emergencies call 911 or visit your nearest hospital
(480) 300-5219 (call only)
(480) 784-7396 (midwife on call)
At the cross-streets of University Dr. and Alma School Rd. Mesa, 85201
Jude@sunrisemidwifery.com
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Sunrise Midwifery
Located near University Dr. and Alma School Rd.