Melissa made such a positive impact on my pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. From the very first time I met her, I instantly knew we would work well together and that I would feel completely comfortable with her. She has such a positive, thoughtful, and calming presence.
She helped me through so many different aspects of becoming a mom. She supported me with baby positioning during pregnancy, was an incredible source of support during my birth, and continued to be there for me afterward with both postpartum and lactation support. I am especially grateful for the support she gave me with feeding my son. I truly don't think he would have had the feeding experience he had without her guidance, encouragement, and expertise.
Her knowledge and experience are incredible, but what makes her truly special is the way she combines that vast expertise with so much genuine care and compassion. Melissa has this wonderful ability to make you feel like you are never alone - I could ask her questions without ever worrying about being judged, and she always listened thoughtfully and helped me feel confident in my decisions. Her calm and caring presence was such a gift during a time that can feel overwhelming and uncertain.
Beyond being an incredible doula, Melissa is simply a wonderful person. We feel so lucky to have her in our lives and so grateful that she was part of such an important chapter for our family. I will be forever grateful to her for everything she did for us.
If you are considering hiring Melissa, I truly cannot recommend her enough. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, calm, supportive, and just an absolutely wonderful person. Choosing her was one of the best decisions we made.
-Nicole
August 08, 2026
Melissa Thorne Support + Saltwater Doulas
Birth Fee: $0 to $2500
Postpartum Rate: $0 to $60