Continuum Birth Collective
New Westminster, BC Service range 30 miles Proudly supporting families throughout the Lower Mainland.
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Birth Fee
$1200 to $1450
Postpartum Rate
$35 to $45
Availability Remarks: Daytime and evening availability. I don't do overnight shifts.
Birth Fee
$1200 to $1450
Postpartum Rate
$35 to $45
2 years
2 years
Type of practice: Solo practice
Clients per month: 1 to 3 births and 2 postpartum families
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals
I enjoy supporting families in autonomous births within the hospital setting. I work with clients to have an empowering birth journey no matter how the process unfolds through deep discussions around the birth process and informed consent within our medical system..
Attends birth center births? No Birth Centers
There are no Birth Centres in BC
Attends home births? Any Home Birth
I love attending home births and supporting families as they prepare their sacred birthing space. Part of our prenatal visits is spending time providing evidence based information on what to expect, as well as the safety of birthing at home so that you and your family feel confident and excited about your choices.
2-3 prenatal visits Monthly connection calls Text/call support from date of hire until 6 weeks postpartum On call from 37 weeks until birth Continuous labor support 6 weeks postpartum support including 2 home visits Access to all my resources like the tens machine, lending library, birth pool and more.
New Westminster, BC Service range 30 miles Proudly supporting families throughout the Lower Mainland.
Post a testimonial for Melissa Makeiff
5/10/2024
I first met Melissa at a doula speed-dating event and instantly felt a connection with her; she was warm, curious, knowledgable, humourous, and she listened to my every wish and dream with an open heart. She is not only an incredible doula but a wonderful person, as well.
Melissa's guidance and loving care allowed my partner and I to lean into the lead-up to labour, labour itself, and the birthing experience. With our prenatal meetings, we discussed our ideal 'plan' for this experience, set ourselves up mentally and emotionally through guided meditation and journalling, and got real about pregnancy and beyond. We developed a relationship through this process and Melissa became someone we deeply trusted. Melissa helped us achieve a magical labour and birth experience, which aligned with everything we had hoped for.
At home, she was our champion through the painful stages of labour, cheering us on while keeping us calm, and providing suggestions to support our birth plan. She supported both my partner and me through her encouragement and positivity, she kept us on track when things felt overwhelming, and she checked in with us regarding our expectations and boundaries that had been discussed previously and advocated for us in the delivery space. Through labour process, Melissa's support via coping mechanisms and pain management allowed us to stay home longer during early labour, which resulted in less time in the hospital and not being turned away (which was a fear of mine). She was there for us in the postpartum period with that same steady, calming energy, only a phone call or text message away.
This was our first child and I cannot imagine the experience of bringing our daughter into the world without Melissa by our side. She was a huge part of this process for our family, and we would recommend her to anyone preparing to welcome a child.
5/6/2024
Melissa!! You were a true gift to us! ???? A bajillion times - THANK YOU! - for being with us all the way through!! Omg what a journey this was! I am so deeply grateful for your devoted guidance and endless support, especially right at the end when I felt so weak and defeated.. You really made me believe in myself until my very last drop - that I will never ever forget!?? My husband and I are very thankful that we found you and we would recommend you to anyone who's looking for a doula who really cares. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!??
= Available. Calendar last updated: 05-10-2024
= Available. Calendar last updated: 05-10-2024