Testimonial for Melissa Tuton, CD, BRM Certified Birth Pro
Melissa was the MVP of our birth team. She is warm, kind, positive, and actively engaged with all steps and stages of the birth, beginning well before labor starts! We met with her in our home and had fun together as she had me trying out our labouring positions and walking both myself and my husband through meditative visualizations of the birth. Spending time with her prior to labor was therapeutic and helped me get excited for the birth of our first baby. She prepared me mentally, and physically. I had premature rupture of membranes at 39+6 before contractions started, giving me a 42hr window to try for the unmedicated vaginal birth I was hoping for. The body ready method exercises Melissa had me doing really worked for me, and my baby was already in prime head down position and a -1 station prior to labor onset. Melissa showed up for me in ways I didn't know I needed. She truly was my personal coach and guru and her hands-on, gentle but firm help got my labor contractions going and kept me from needing a hospital transfer and C-section. She had me in positions that optimized labor progress through the various stages, she got me out walking, kept me hydrated and fed like a little baby bird, and was there for me, hands-on for what felt like every single contraction. Despite having an intense labor that involved 4 castor oil cocktails, a broken bag of waters, loooong contractions, and 2 hours of pushing, I always felt safe and was never scared. When things got really intense Melissa was squeezing my hips and holding my hands with a sure and strong physicality while helping me keep my breathing rhythm. My midwives commented on how engaged and wonderful Melissa was in actively helping me into positions for positive labor progress. She even got me into some inversions! I highly recommend Melissa, she was the doula of my dreams. My gratitude for her support in the birth of my baby will last forever. I hope to work with her again for baby #2!
-Sarah Tanja
March 27, 2025
Melissa Tuton, CD, BRM Certified Birth Pro
Belly Blossom Doula Melissa Tuton
Birth Fee: $2500 to $2800
