Testimonial for Melinda Ferguson
We are so happy that we chose Melinda to be our birth doula. Her professionalism caused her to stand out from the other doulas we interviewed.She did not put a time limit on our interview.Melinda lit up when she spoke about her work, which she is so clearly passionate about, answered all of our questions and had questions of her own to ask. Even before we hired her, she took notes to keep track of our hopes and needs. She continued to take notes throughout our time together.Melinda touched base periodically over the course of my pregnancy and seemed to genuinely care. For the days leading up to my labor she was incredibly responsive and made us feel that she was eager to hear from us.I do not know if I could have lasted as long I did with an extended three-day prodromal labor if it weren’t for Melinda’s calm soothing guidance and support.Over the course of these days she offered to come over and help me through my contractions. She got me through what was probably the most physically challenging night of my life. I give her a great deal of the credit for getting me through, so when I finally checked into the hospital I was 4cm dilated. This could have very well been what allowed me the vaginal birth that I had hoped for.Melinda was also a great support to my husband. We both always felt that she had our backs. Melinda is no nonsense and serious about what she does. If you hire her you can rest assured that you are in good hands. Without passing judgment, she will help you to make important informed decisions. She has the perfect balance of being an advocate and supporting her clients without overstepping in a hospital environment.We were grateful for the 2 prenatal and 2 postpartum visits. Melinda gave us plenty of her time and expertise without ever making us feel rushed. Her rolling scale fee system is incredibly fair as you never know how challenging or long your labor will be. We highly recommend Melinda if you are searching for a Birth doula.
-Daryn Sirota
May 14, 2015
Melinda Ferguson
Calm and Confident Doula Care, LLC
Birth Fee: $2400 to $3000
