Testimonial for Melissa Duenas-Witter
My husband was the one who pushed me to think about hiring a doula. I am a pretty private person and thought I could "handle" a pregnancy and birth on my own with my husband. Once we met Melissa I realized she'd be a great support system and resource. I "planned" to have a natural drug-free delivery but of course in pregnancy and birth nothing goes as planned. Our baby was breech and even though I believe breeched deliveries can be performed safely most doctors won't do it, especially if it's your first pregnancy. I was crushed. Melissa helped bridge the gaps in communication between me and my husband so that he could understand how and why I was so heartbroken. She came to our house for many appointments, coached us through spinning babies in hopes we could flip him, but to no avail. She also had suggestions on things like chiropractors and was an invaluable resource in that respect. The pictures she took at our C-section were raw and amazing. Those photos are priceless. After the birth she came for two more meetings, one to check in on us and the other to help me review my breast pump because I was starting work at 8 weeks post-partum. She was a great, unbiased source of information. I am thankful we had her even though our birth wasn't what I had planned for.
-Lisa
March 24, 2020
Melissa Duenas-Witter
Diary of a Doula
Birth Fee: $2250 to $2850
