Testimonial for Melanie Conn (MM, CPD, PD) from Asma Ali

Testimonial for Melanie Conn (MM, CPD, PD)

Working with Melanie was the right and best decision for my family. I was initially nervous to seek our doula services - trusting someone else with such an intimiate life event was intimidating to me. The minute I met her, I could sense that she was there to guide me to trust MYSELF. She had a calm, hilarious, welcoming energy that included both my partner and I in everything since the initial meeting. When my husband and I walked out, we knew immediately she was someone we wanted on our team. Throughout my entire pregnancy, I sent voice notes, texts, labs and any concern or victory (yay passing glucose test!) to Melanie who cheered me on, guided me, and held space for me to be vulnerable. My baby came 4 weeks early during the infamous January ice storm in RVA, I called Melanie at 5 am, staying in contact with her and met her at the hospital when she could sense I was in active labor. She was there for us in a frantic moment of, "shit, is this really it?" with her bright smile, hilariou sarcasm, and calm manner. She is the reason our baby girl is in this world healthy and happy - knowing everyone on the L&D floor, asking questions, pushing back to advocate my needs when Dr suggested interventions early, confident I could do this on my own without harming baby. She is the reason my daughter is here. I cannot thank her enough for being a part of our little family. She guided my husband, coached him throughout labor, and held my hand when I was scared and thought I wanted to give up. She even understood that I am an extreme germaphobe and cleaned everything down for me in the hospital (lol). As each month goes by and our daughter gets older, we think of Melanie and send her a message of gratitude - because truly we are so grateful we made the decision to have her through pregnancy, birth and now as family. We love you Mel! I would HIGHLY HIGHLY reccomend her as a doula.

-Asma Ali

May 27, 2026