Gabriela Wilson

4/17/2026

I found Melissa the night before the 37 week  ECV for our first baby. We had been thinking about asking a doula to help us at the birth but hadn’t started researching because the task felt overwhelming to me. A good friend of mine had her baby early and very highly recommended Melissa's services. That made the first step easy. From my first panicky pre-ECV phone call, Melissa was an understanding, encouraging and reassuring guide. She instantly helped relieve some of my many anxieties around birth, which can be so unpredictable and often include scary possibilities. So many times in the ensuing weeks, she clearly explained and re-explained data and doula wisdom that helped me have the resolve to make decisions for myself and for my baby even when our medical team was recommending actions that were not medically necessary and sometimes contrary to my goals for the birth. My husband and I thought Melissa did this in a professional way that didn’t undermine our medical team’s expertise but provided context from her perspective as a non-clinical provider. She shared, from her experience, how to prepare for a natural birth, what to expect if  induction became necessary, caught that my water broke and I didn’t know it! and followed through with her confident guidance throughout our birthing journey that indeed took unexpected twists. Personally, I never thought I could be happy with a cesarean birth, but Melissa coached me through the emotional roller coaster in the month before Avi was born, so by the time the decision needed to be made for a last minute planned cesarean (after a stalled induction and "fetal intolerance to labor"), I was completely at peace and could enjoy the miraculous process of our baby breathing his first breaths and coming to us safely. Melissa exceeded our expectations for a doula, and I don’t even want to think about what our experience would have been without her in our corner.

Jenn

3/27/2026

After switching OBs midway through pregnancy we decided to find a doula for some consistency and comfort in the delivery room. What we got from Melissa was so much more. She supported us through unexpected changes, prepared us for possibilities we didn't know existed, and walked us through our options to help us make informed decisions when we felt lost.
I honestly don't know that I could've made it through labor without her. She made it possible for us to be calm and mentally present for what otherwise would've been the most stressful and chaotic 14 hours of our lives.
On the rare occasion she doesn't have the tools to help you, she has a connection who does.
I reached out to her in tears with breastfeeding complications my first day home from the hospital and she had me on the phone with a lactation specialist in her network within an hour. 
When our last visit with her ended, we cried that it was over. Hiring Melissa was the best decision we've made, maybe ever. 

Natalie Bailey

3/3/2026

Melissa is an incredible doula with a lot of knowedge and resources. She is helpful preparing for birth, during birth and after birth. She is very supportive in whatever type of birth you want and helping support that. My wife is planning to get pregnant next and we will definitely be using Melissa again. 

Viki

2/14/2026

Melissa is absolutely incredible. From the very beginning, she made us feel supported, informed, and calm. She guided us in ways we didn’t even know we needed and made the entire experience feel manageable and empowering. Her presence during such an important time in our lives was priceless. Even postpartum, she continues to check in, offer support, and make sure we’re managing and feeling okay. That ongoing care has meant so much to us. We truly don’t think we could’ve done it without her and would recommend her to anyone without hesitation.

Alicia

1/24/2026

Melissa is phenomenal! From the initial prep meetings to the final postpartum visit she exceeded our expectations. Melissa coached myself and my husband through labor and facilitated an experience that was smooth, all things considered. Her support and encouragement made us stronger.

Thank you Melissa for seeing us through the birthing journey emotionally and physically to welcome our baby into the world!

Klarissa Mink

1/13/2026

I found Melissa just one week before my induction and she immediately made me feel supported and at ease. She is incredibly knowledgeable, calm, and accommodating. From the start she made me feel like a true priority. While I wish I had found her earlier in my pregnancy, she made me feel completely comfortable right away and fully confident going into my induction. Her support during labor was invaluable, and having her by my side made such a meaningful difference in my birth experience. I am so grateful for her and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a compassionate and dedicated doula.

Addison

12/13/2025

We had an AMAZING experience with Melissa and I would whole heartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a doula. Not only did she provide amazing support that helped my labor progress, but she also provided so many wonderful extras like snacks during labor and photos. We will forever be thankful for her support and guidance.

Laura Bushek

9/26/2025

My pregnancy was complicated and included a life-limiting diagnosis for the baby I was carrying. Melissa was the first person, outside of my close family members, whom I confided in that my baby was likely not going to survive long, if at all, after birth. Though I hardly knew Melissa at the time, I felt an immediate and immense level of trust and connection, and I knew she was a safe person to open up to. We sat together as I shared my story with her, and without hesitation, she wrapped her arms around me, cried with me, held me, and offered her quiet understanding and compassion. In that moment, and in every interaction since, she carried a piece of the grief and sadness with me while offering steady, empathetic support as I moved through the various phases of pregnancy and thereafter. I will forever be thankful for the way she met me in my deepest pain and continued to walk alongside me with tenderness and love.