A doula’s job is to Mother the mother.
You will feel educated, empowered, supported (physically & emotionally) and mostly, so very loved.
Birth Doula
For as long as she can remember, Melissa has been fascinated with babies and beautiful, pregnant bellies. During the 2020 lockdown, when all of theatre was closed, she was inspired to finally get the doula certification she had been dreaming of forever.
Melissa is a certified birth doula since July 2021, trained under the brilliant, Debra Pascalli Bonaro, creator of Orgasmic Birth. Melissa specializes in all types of birth, medicated or unmedicated, in any environment the birthing person finds most desirable.
Melissa works to undo limiting beliefs you may have around birth, soothes your fears, and inspires you to look at birth as a magical exploration within your body.
She brings a maternal and comforting energy as well as laser focus motivation to her clients. She feels it is her greatest blessing to witness and guide people in their most powerful and awe inspiring moment.
In addition to supporting you through labor and Delivery, Melissa offers
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education
Melissa will walk you and your partner through exactly what is happening within your amazing body during the incredible time that is pregnancy! She will also prepare you for exactly what will happen within your body, step by step, on the day your newest addition arrives.
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3 pre natal sessions
Leading up to your birth, Melissa offers 3 in person sessions where we will cover comfort measures, physical exercises, and evironmental planning for your specific birthing desires.
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Birth "planning"
Birth cannot ever be planned, but Melissa guides parents-to-be on ways to best ensure their dream birth. We cover pain management at home in early labor, environmental enhancements for the hospital, optimal birthing positions, and learn how to face fears around birth.
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1 Postpartum Visit
Once your baby is Earthside, Melissa will come visit you and your new baby in your home to assist and guide you in the very delicate time that is postpartum. She can offer suggestions to help make your experience as gentle as possible.
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Dish with Daisy Postpartum Meal Services
Melissa has a beautiful partnership with Cordon Bleu trained private chef, Daisy Carnelia, of Dish wih Daisy. Daisy’s home delivered meals are curated specifically for your postpartum recovery and milk production for the vital and delicate first few weeks after one gives birth. Packages available upon request.
