Jenica Barfield

9/17/2019

Melanie was a huge contributor to my successful VBAC. I had a very traumatic c section with my son and was worried throughout my pregnancy about another c section happening. Melanie was there, even when I called her panicking about the smallest things. She was so comforting when I had to be induced and she was amazing during the birth of my daughter. Melanie made it so my husband could focus on talking with me, instead of trying to apply pressure to where I was having pain. Melanie was there from 11pm Tuesday until 2 am Thursday! It really helped for my husband to also be able to rest and I still have a support person. I don't think I could have made it through as smoothly as I did without her. ♥?

Gabbie Hart

9/15/2019

Melanie was my doula for my second son. My first birth was planned out like a dream, and ended up a bit of a nightmare, so I was reluctantly hopeful that my second delivery would be my "redemption birth". We quickly became close friends, which was so beneficial for my ability to relax during labor. She stayed so in tune with my progress and what I needed at each stage. My favorite memory is laying on the side of the tub, whispering about needing medication, maybe I needed to go to the hospital. She sweetly replied, "you're doing so well, why would you think you need a hospital?" I responded, "because I can't take another level, and I haven't even gone into transition yet". She smiled, looked me in the eye, and said, "honey, I think you're in it right now", with a little giggle that made me smile. Lo and behold, 10 minutes later I was pushing.
I delivered my baby boy in the sweet serenity I'd dreamed of, and Melanie held my hand, massaged my back, danced, ran water over my back, and affirmed my ability to do it without missing a single beat. She is truly a blessing, and I can't speak highly enough of this amazing angel!