Testimonial for Melissa M. Imperato CD(DONA)
After agreeing having a doula for my wife's first child birth was a great idea the task of meeting and hiring the right one seemed as though it would be daunting. Melissa came highly recomended by a friend who had given birth recently. When we had our meet and greet with her my wife Amanda and I immidiately felt as ease. She is a very warm and welcoming woman and this was the impression before we even started talking to her. After a cup of coffee and a lot of information, a connection was made and we knew Melissa was our new doula! During Amanda's pregnancy she turned to Melissa for questions and concerns. To me the most wonderful part of that was it all felt as though it were on a friendly level more then a clinical level. If Amanda had a concern late at night that I couldn't help with, Melissa was just a phone call or text away and we never felt like we were putting her out. Speaking for myself Melissa was a savior when my Amanda knew she was in labor. The moment she told me, "I'm in labor," every bit of information I learned or game plans formed went out the window and my mind went blank. Thankfully Melissa was a phone call away. She quickly made her way to us and as soon as she arrived made everything much easier with her expertise. From our home to the hospital she was behind us every step of the way. She was an amazing source of information, and support both mentally and physically for Amanda. She was at Amanda's side for every contraction for over 20 hours. For me personally Melissa was a great help as well throughout the whole labor process. By no means did she tell me to sit in the corner and watch. When I needed intruction she gave it, and she also let me do my duty as a husband and 'about to be' father. After Amanda gave birth we were blessed with a healthy baby boy we named MJ, and a new friend Melissa. We would both recomend her over and over again.
-Rob Bonfiglio
October 22, 2012
Birth Fee: $1400
