Testimonial for Melissa M. Imperato CD(DONA)
Melissa is an excellent doula! She helped make my birth experience everything I wanted it to be. Her personality and approach to her work matched what I was looking for in a doula. This was my second birth, so I had leftover feelings and fears from my first birth. Melissa stayed in touch throughout my pregnancy and was my cheerleader to help me work through my fears.
Melissa stayed in close touch throughout my early labor, and she met me and my husband at the hospital, which was what ended up working out the best for me. Before we even got to the maternity floor, she was a rockstar, encouraging positive thoughts when we met and helping me in the bathroom. She had practical ideas that made my labor experience easier and made me more comfortable. She was my advocate and made sure that I was getting what I needed. Melissa was always there for me when I needed her, whether it was hanging back to let my husband be my main support, or taking over when my husband needed a break. I was so "in the zone" during labor that I didn't know she was taking photos, something I'd asked her ahead of time to do. As I delivered my baby, she was holding my hand, by my side encouraging me by anticipating what I needed to hear.
After my baby was born, Melissa stayed in the delivery room and left when I was comfortable. She stayed in close touch while I was in the hospital and when I went home. I highly recommend Melissa as a doula! Tell her what you're looking for and what your goals are for your birth experience, and she'll do everything she can to help you achieve it!
-Liz Mulhall Collier
January 08, 2018
Birth Fee: $1400
