About Us

As a child, when asked what I wanted to be when I was an adult I would answer, “a baby doctor”. I was fascinated by my mother’s birth stories and the process of which we can grow a human in our body, birth a human through our body, and then nurture that same human with our body! I believed it was nothing short of a miracle.

In 2011, I found my way to homebirth while planning my birth experience with my first child, Merrick.  And I never looked back! Just 4 months later, I attended my first birth as a certified doula. In 2013, with a midwife in attendance, our daughter Everleigh was born at home into my husband’s hands. It was simultaneously peaceful and wild! I was grateful to have my son present during labor and birth, and looking back, making extra effort to have my mom witness it before her passing really puts a perfect little bow on it all.

My own beautiful birth experiences were the catalyst to my becoming a midwife, forging ahead to complete an 18-month midwifery program with the Massachusetts Midwives Alliance and apprenticeship pathway, attending births with several midwifery practices in Massachusetts.

I have participated and met all clinical requirements and passed the NARM national licensing exam to become a Certified Professional Midwife. I have certified in BLS, CPR, NRP, lactation counseling, birth and postpartum doula support, and continue to attend conferences, courses and midwifery educational programs.

I believe a new definition of love is born with each child, and it is such an honor to attend birthers and their families during this very special and joyous occasion.

When I’m not spending time with birthing families, I’m is deeply involved in my own, both at home and with my extended family in church where we have participated in music ministry and children’s studies.

View more about our family here at Imperfect Joy by Melody Joy.