Melissa was, in a word, AMAZING.
She was hands on from the beginning with James, teaching him how best to help me throughout my labor. This knowledge allowed him to feel both valued and useful during a time when a lot of dads feel helpless to make a meaningful contribution.
We were pretty self sufficient after things really got rolling, but she never left our sides. Her being there was a calm source of confidence for me - I knew that if I had any questions or something didn't feel right all I would need to do was voice that and she would do whatever I needed to help get things back on track.
The pictures and video that she took are so beautiful. She's really a gifted photographer and the way she cut everything together to make a keepsake video turned out wonderfully. She set it to the song Tightrope from The Greatest Showman, and now I can't hear that song without getting weepy and emotional ??.
My only regret? That it took me so long to post this review!!!! If you're looking for a warm, steady presence at your birth to really help keep you and your partner at ease then look no further, you've found her.
-Liz and James
June 22, 2019
Drawn From Love Birth and Photography services
Birth Fee: Not specified
Postpartum Rate: Not specified