Testimonial for Mel Swanson
Working with Mel as our night doula was one of the best decisions we made as new parents. We have worked with other doulas before, and Mel was truly exceptional. Her level of care, professionalism, organization, and emotional support was on a completely different level.
From day one, Mel helped us establish a structured and sustainable sleep routine for our baby. Even on nights she was not with us, we never felt stressed about bedtime because she had guided us so well. Thanks to her consistency and expertise, our baby developed day and night routines surprisingly quickly.
Mel was always incredibly prepared, organized, and detail-oriented. Every morning she left us thorough notes with detailed timelines of feeds, diaper changes, sleep patterns, observations about our baby, plus helpful resources and recommendations. Her communication and thoughtfulness gave us confidence and peace of mind.
What made Mel especially amazing was how deeply she cared for our entire family. She thoughtfully prepared everything I needed overnight for postpartum recovery and breastfeeding, including water, snacks, and pumping parts, so I could truly rest. She was also patient and caring with our dog during the newborn transition, offering guidance on helping our anxious dog adjust to the baby.
One of the greatest gifts Mel gave us was peace of mind. There were many nights when I could leave the house, breathe fresh air, and fully relax because I knew our baby was in loving and capable hands. She has such a calm and special way with babies — somehow our baby never cried when Mel was here, even during diaper changes.
On top of being an amazing doula, Mel is also a talented photographer. She took beautiful one-month photos of our newborn that we will treasure forever.
The biggest mistake we made was not booking Mel for more weeks in advance. She gets booked out for a reason, and we cannot recommend her highly enough.
-Monica
May 12, 2026
Mel Swanson
Sommessa
Birth Fee: Not specified
Postpartum Rate: $55 to $65
