Having Melissa as a part of my pregnancy and birth journey was one of the best decisions I've made. This was my second pregnancy, and I wanted to have this baby without an epidural, which I didn't do the first time so it was like I was experiencing birth in a whole new way. I was scared and didn't know what to expect. Melissa jumped in every time I needed her, she filled in the gaps of knowledge I didn't have and was there when I needed support.
When it came time to have my baby she was there for me in every way I needed. She kept me comfortable, calm and helped ground me when I felt like panicking. If she wasn't there I wouldn't have reached my goal of doing this without an epidural. It was like having a mom there for me who is perfectly educated in pregnancy and childbirth.
She was also there for my husband which meant everything to me. She taught him tricks on how to keep me comfortable throughout pregnancy and birth and made sure we were both taken care of. I wish we had her for my first birth; she made all the difference in the best ways. Having a doula like Melissa made this birth experience one that was positive and I'll always be grateful that she was apart of our journey.
-Ashlynn Banning
January 15, 2020
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Birth Fee: Not specified
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