Testimonial for Melissa Espey-Mueller
Melissa was my doula for the birth of my baby girl Cora on August 18, 2016. She did an excellent job, and I truly couldn't have done it without her. I was able to achieve a birth experience that was safe and how I wanted it to be because she was there to help me. I am a first time mom and she was both educational and supportive in explaining everything to me. She kept me calm and focused, and I felt like she was my advocate throughout the entire thing. Here are some things about her and her group that you might find helpful to know-
She values all aspects of birth training and support from mindfulness and relaxation to the medical interventions that can be necessary to promote safe birth. She will not pressure you into any one thing.
She deals with people really well. This is important because you will have various doctors and nurses that you do not know become involved during your birth. In the last month of my pregnancy my OB took medical leave, and Melissa was able to pick up with the new Dr. and communicate with him well, which not everyone would have done.
Her group North Dallas Doulas has an excellent backup system so you won't be left in a lurch if she is busy at some point when you need her.
If you call her in the middle of the night, which I did, she will be just as calm and friendly as she is during the daytime.
She will check in with you before and support you after the birth experience with help and referrals. My baby needed a frenectomy and I trusted her referral, and we are in a better spot now because of it.
I value competence above all else in medical providers and advocates, and she consistently impressed me with a depth and breadth of experience and advice.
I am sure there are other things to write but I have a nursing date on the sofa! Long story short, hire Melissa, you will not be sorry! :)
-Erin Covert
September 05, 2016
Melissa Espey-Mueller
VOTED BEST DOULA IN DALLAS
Birth Fee: Not specified
