by Jude Melton | Oct 10, 2026 | Homebirth
As a midwife, I have had the privilege of witnessing many different ways families welcome their babies into the world. Every birth is unique, and every family has their own ideas about what feels right for them. For some families, that includes lotus birth—allowing...
by Jude Melton | Aug 10, 2026 | Birth Stories, Homebirth
Everlee’s Birth Story Our sweet Everlee made her arrival on July 1st, 2026, at exactly 39 weeks. After a full moon, it felt like the perfect way for our last little baby to make her entrance into the world. ✨ At around 5:30 that morning, I woke up and realized I was...
by Jude Melton | Aug 9, 2026 | Homebirth
If you have chosen to birth with just your husband or partner by your side, that is a beautiful, deeply bonding decision. While labor is a massive physical marathon for the mother, it is a high-level team sport for the partner. You do not need a professional...
by Jude Melton | Aug 9, 2026 | Homebirth, Midwifery, Vaccines
Arizona law fully protects your right to decline childhood vaccines. If you choose to opt out, you must fill out the correct official paperwork before your child starts daycare, preschool, or school. Here is exactly how the system works in Arizona, broken down simply...
by Jude Melton | Aug 9, 2026 | Homebirth, Midwifery, Vaccines
The choice of how to navigate childhood vaccinations is one of the most significant decisions parents face. In recent years, public discussions around immunization have shifted considerably, highlighting two very different, deeply held philosophies about health and...
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...
