Testimonial for Melinda Ferguson
We had a great experience with Melinda from Calm and Confident Doula Care. Melinda was very thorough in the interview to make sure I would have a doula that was a good match. We determined the Melinda was probably the best fit, and I have no doubt we were right. Melinda was very helpful on guiding us through the doula selection process and geniunely wanted us to find a doula that would be a good match. Melinda was great with communications and checking in. As first time parents, we had a lot of questions and were unsure of the entire birthing process.
I ended up being induced and had many interventions, ultimately our baby was born via cesarean section. Melinda helped me to think through questions I had not thought of and worked to make sure I was invovled in the decision making process and was aware of the pros and cons of each step. The best part was Melinda reassuring me at every step of the way that I was doing well. When the decision had to be made about the cesarean section, Melinda's opinion eased my mind that it was the right thing to do.
Melinda was there through the whole process and didn't leave until the baby had nursed. I had received a lot of IV fluids during labor and Melinda anticipated a somewhat large weight loss in the baby in the first few days. She was correct and armed me with the information I needed to make sure that medical staff didn't scare me about it. Because of the preparation she provided, we successfully dealt with the feeding necessary to get him gaining weight.
I am incredibly grateful for Melinda's support, from prenatal all the way through postpartum. She was there for me, my family waiting, and, crucially, she was there for my partner during labor and the cesarean section.
I would definitely recommend Melinda and Calm and Confident Doula do anyone considering a doula.
-Kayce Bell
July 03, 2018
Melinda Ferguson
Calm and Confident Doula Care, LLC
Birth Fee: $2400 to $3000
