Testimonial for Melissa Duenas-Witter
I began working with Melissa in my first trimester and found her support invaluable throughout pregnancy and birth. Although I had planned for an unmedicated delivery, a c-section became necessary. Because needles are a major source of anxiety for me, this change in plan was extremely overwhelming. Melissa helped ease that transition by clearly explaining the procedure, offering practical coping strategies, and providing steady emotional support each step of the way. She is an excellent advocate, ensuring my needs and concerns were clearly communicated to the medical team. I strongly believe her calm, compassionate presence and consistent responsiveness made a big difference in how the experience unfolded. I’m confident that her guidance helped prevent the situation from becoming traumatic and allowed me to have the best possible birth despite the unexpected change in plans.Melissa is also fun to work with. She feels like a supportive friend walking you through the process, not just another member of the medical team. My husband and I always looked forward to our prenatal appointments. We learned so much, and the education felt more approachable and lighter than trying to navigate everything on our own through a google spiral. I’m incredibly grateful for the expertise and care Melissa brought to my birth experience. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking supportive, informed, and reliable doula care.
-September Dibble
December 08, 2025
Melissa Duenas-Witter
Diary of a Doula
Birth Fee: $2250 to $2850
