Testimonial for Melanie Russell
After taking the bradley method birth class my husband and I decided it would be best to hire a doula since we are first time parents and the extra support would be the best option for us to have a natural birth. We went off the recommendations of our teacher and interviewed 3 doulas. I immediately felt comfertable with Melanie like she was a friend or sister and that is the most important factor, afterall your inviting her to a very intimate moment in your life. Not to mention she has her own birth class, is a lactation consultant, and has given birth to 4 childern on her own she is more than qualified to handle anyones needs. She just has a very warm, caring, and outgoing personality that is very easy to get along with. Melanie came to our house for one of our pre-birth visits and went over all of our wants and needs and was very supporitve and reassuring for both my husband and me. On the big day I labored at home and we met melanie and our midwife at the hospital. I was only at the hospitial for an hour before our son was born so I had a very fast birth but, I can honestly say I couldnt have done it without out Melanie. I was scared and panicked at the hospital and Melanie came in and was very calming, and reassured me everything that was happening was normal. She provided the tools to help my husband help me and made sure we were working as a team together. She was there but not obtrusive, she was calming but not meek or mild, she stepped in and helped me when she knew I needed her and backed away when I didnt. After the birth she stayed in our room for awhile to make sure everything went fine with nursing and then came to our house for a post-birth visit to re-cap and make sure everything was going ok. I highly recommed you interview Melanie as I'm sure you'll fall in love with her as we did. She will make the best day of your life even better and congratulations in advance!
-Lauren Greene Lucas
August 29, 2013
Melanie Russell
A Brighter Birth
Birth Fee: $1800
