Testimonial for Melissa Harris
Melissa was my doula for my second child's birth. After having a cesarean birth with my first child I wanted to try for a VBAC the second time around. The first experience was very hurried and seemingly full of pressure to make a quick decision even though our son was never in any distress. It was just me and my husband and I felt like we never got the chance to make a fully informed decision. I always knew that if we had another child we would have a doula.
When I went into labour with my daughter Melissa arrived ready to rock! I felt very cared for and was so well taken of from the moment she arrived. In fact at one point right after a pretty intense contraction I was enjoying a soothing caress on the forhead from what I thought was my husband and opened my eyes to see Melissa. She has such warmth and tenderness.
When the time came to make the same decison with our daughter's birth Melissa was there for me while my husband got all the information. We were then able to ask everyone to leave so we could make our choice. Even though I didn't have a VBAC I did have a wonderful birth experience that was truly enhanced by Melissa's presence. And she makes some pretty damn good choclate chip cookies!
-Maia Olff
March 12, 2013
Melissa Harris
Melissa Harris Birth Services
Birth Fee: $1500
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $50
