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The Phenomenon Of Parents Opting Out Of Birth Certificates For Their Kids | Midwife Lindsey Meehleis

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Jan 20, 2026
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Lindsey Meehleis
Lindsey Meehleis, a top midwife from Orange County with over 22 years of experience, shares intriguing insights on why some parents are skipping birth certificates for their kids. She discusses the rise in this trend post-2020, driven by a desire for sovereignty and distrust in state systems. The conversation delves into the alarming global rise in C-sections and the impacts of medical interventions like inductions and epidurals. Lindsey also examines the consequences of these choices on children's futures and highlights alternatives for parental documentation.
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INSIGHT

Wealthy Parents Opt Out Trend

  • Lindsey Meehleis says wealthy, well-educated parents increasingly choose not to register birth certificates after researching alternatives post-2020.
  • They often opt for U.S. national passports and private-sector strategies to keep children outside the corporate-style system.
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How To Pursue A National Passport

  • If parents want to avoid a state birth certificate, get a DS-10 attendant form notarized and apply for a passport with zeros for the SSN.
  • Lindsey provides the attendant verification and paperwork to pursue a United States national passport instead of a standard birth record.
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Sovereignty Motivates Registration Refusal

  • Parents seeking to avoid CPS involvement cite 'medical kidnapping' cases and aim to create layers of protection for their children.
  • Lindsey notes many pursue this for sovereignty and to reduce perceived state overreach into parenting choices.
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