Testimonial for Melanie Russell
As we prepared to become first time parents, our expectations going into the birth of our daughter were constantly changing. The thoughts and ideas we found comfort in one day, were quickly tossed aside and replaced by the findings of our latest Google search. Up until 38 weeks of my pregnancy, we were living in New York City and did not have any sort of "plan" for our birth, other than our route up the FDR and a Spotify playlist (priorities, I know). Moving to a new city with a new doctor, I began to explore the idea of hiring a doula to help better prepare us for the birth in the midst of our ever-changing environment.
Hiring Melanie with A Brighter Birth was hands down, one of the best decisions my husband and I made throughout the process. Melanie was always real with us, and she was 100% engaged and in tune with our needs and wishes throughout our L&D, and into postpartum. We found so much comfort in knowing we would have someone there to advocate for our family and make informed decisions on our behalf, allowing my husband to be my emotional support from start to finish. Melanie ensured we made every second of our birth count, from laboring in multiple positions to my husband catching our daughter as she came earthside.
We absolutely LOVE our daughter's birth story and we have Melanie to thank in a million ways. We look forward to having her there for the births of our future babies!
-Amanda Krovic
January 27, 2016
Melanie Russell
A Brighter Birth
Birth Fee: $1800
