Testimonial for Melissa Duenas-Witter
I am a first-time mom so, admittedly, I don't know any different than going through a pregnancy, a birth, and a postpartum journey with Melissa by my side. That said, now that I have experienced her wisdom, I truly can't imagine walking this journey without her. Melissa has a unique ability to provide emotional support and validation, while cutting through the noise and delivering evidence-based advice. She kept me and my husband steady the entire 41 weeks of my pregnancy - allowing us to ask any question and then grounding us with data and lived experience. And perhaps what I valued the most, when inviting someone into a precious and vulnerable part of life, she took the time to understand me and my husband and built a true connection with both of us. My birth was not what I expected it to be. We ended up facing many of the fears that we had expressed to Melissa at our pre-natal visits. And despite that, we hold onto very little trauma from the 24 hours of labor… something we owe to Melissa’s care. She made
If I could gift Melissa’s care to every pregnant person, I would. If you are looking for a doula who is pragmatic, confident, knowledgable, approachable and entertaining, you can’t find someone better!
-Thiele Donovan
March 16, 2026
Melissa Duenas-Witter
Diary of a Doula
Birth Fee: $2650 to $5000
