Testimonial for Melanie Conn (MM, CPD, PD)
I was on the fence about hiring a doula. I was on a tight budget & not sure how much of a difference one person could make. But when we first met with Melanie, we were sold. She was my doula for both of my births & I don't know how to put into words what she's meant to our family.
With my first pregnancy, she guided me through the entire process, making me feel seen & heard in a way I hadn't expected. She never let my "high" BMI or age become a headline, armed me with evidence-based info & advocated for me as a whole person.
She also coached my anxious husband (who really wanted to support me but wasn't sure how) on how to support the birth instead of spiraling. It made such a difference for us both.
When a newer nurse was fumbling & making me anxious, Melanie quietly & kindly got my team switched out so I could stay focused. Her voice was what calmed me through that labor. I looked at her face for strength when my daughter came into the world.
We knew immediately we'd want her for every birth. When we found out we were pregnant again, she was the first person we told.
My 2nd birth happened fast. I was already crowning when we got to the hospital & she jumped into action immediately, working with the midwife & nurses to get the birth I wanted so I could stay focused. I had the unmedicated birth I'd hoped for & because of her, my husband knew exactly how to support me during the birth on his own & we felt connected. I've had two very different births & feel empowered by both. I've talked to her almost every day since & she's become a friend. Our family is complete and we won't need a birth doula again, but she's someone I'll cherish in our lives forever.
If you want someone who will protect you, advocate for you, really SEE you, & guide you through one of the most intense experiences of your life, you couldn't ask for anyone better.
-Alisa
May 28, 2026
Melanie Conn (MM, CPD, PD)
MyBirth
Birth Fee: $1800 to $2000
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $45
