by Jude Melton | Aug 9, 2026 | Breastfeeding
1. Personalized Anatomy and Positioning Checks Every mother’s body and every baby’s mouth are completely unique. A standard book or YouTube video cannot see how your specific anatomy interacts. The Benefit: A lactation consultant evaluates your baby’s oral...
by Jude Melton | Aug 9, 2026 | Homebirth, Midwifery
When you share that you are planning a homebirth, people’s reactions usually stem from what they see in movies—which is often chaotic, loud, and stressful. But modern, planned homebirth is the exact opposite. It is a deeply serene, highly organized, and...
by Jude Melton | Aug 9, 2026 | Homebirth, Waterbirth
There is a reason waterbirth has become one of the most popular choices for out-of-hospital deliveries. Often called “the midwife’s epidural,” immersing yourself in warm water during labor offers a profound, natural shift in how birth feels and...
by Jude Melton | Aug 9, 2026 | Homebirth
When you look up homebirth videos on YouTube or Instagram, you often see sprawling, sun-drenched bedrooms, massive primary bathrooms, and freestanding copper bathtubs. If you are currently living in a 900-square-foot apartment, a rental townhome, or a house with only...
by Jude Melton | Aug 8, 2026 | Homebirth
Choosing a homebirth allows you to decide exactly what happens to your baby’s placenta. Rather than treating it as medical waste, many families use this incredible organ to celebrate their birth story, ease postpartum recovery, or give back to the earth. Here are four...
