Testimonial for Melissa M. Imperato CD(DONA)
Melissa is an amazing doula! I wanted a natural, unmedicated birth, and she was totally supportive and encouraging throughout the whole pregnancy and delivery. She gave my husband and I the best advice before, during, and after my baby was born. She checked in with me during every doctor’s appointment, giving helpful advice throughout, and she also came over to my house to help me write out my birth plan. She answered all my questions, and made me feel so comfortable and confident, all things I didn’t get from my doctor. When it came down to my 72 hours of labor, she was the steady-headed person we needed to keep focused, calm, and positive. She helped me through my contractions, she teamed up with my husband and they gave each other breaks massaging, reminding me to breath deeply, suggesting different positions, exercises, giving me ice chips, and she even went to the store to buy me things that I needed at a moment’s notice.
She was so helpful when medical interventions were suggested at the hospital — she told us the pros and cons, and even helped to negotiate with the doctor to give me more time to have my baby naturally. She knew the hospital well, and she asked the nurses for things I didn’t know were available to me. She kept a cheerful atmosphere in the room and amongst the staff despite everyone’s lack of sleep, and my long, strenuous labor. She helped me and my husband so much, I couldn’t be more thankful! She was essential in helping me have the birth that I wanted, and it was amazing. I highly recommend Melissa! She's worth every penny and more.
-Angela Isaac
October 06, 2015
Birth Fee: $1500
