Testimonial for Melanie Russell
Melanie is an absolute ray of sunshine and yet an incredibly calming presence all at the same time. From the moment we met her, we felt like she was an old friend and knew that she was the one to help us create the experience we hoped for with our second birth and felt we missed out on with the first. Melanie helped us actively think through what was important to us and worked with us to make sure we achieved it. Having had an unexpectedly quick labor the first time, one of my biggest concerns was making the call about when to go to the hospital - we didn't want to rush in at every false alarm but I also didn't want to have my daughter in the car. Melanie worked with me through a couple of false alarms and the final decision on the morning I actually did go into labor. Her support was invaluable during labor and I was only half kidding when I told her that the scented cool cloths she provided (somehow at precisely the right moments!) were more than worth her fee alone. They are amazing! But, though things went generally according to plan during labor, I had a very difficult time breastfeeding. I honestly believe that I would not still be nursing today without her support and guidance. She empowered me to keep going and was available whenever I needed her in those first few weeks to listen, provide support and offer advice. Melanie is knowledgeable, compassionate, and caring. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
-Samantha Harvell
July 13, 2015
Melanie Russell
A Brighter Birth
Birth Fee: $2000
