Testimonial for Melissa Lucchesi
I worked with Melissa for my second baby and it made all the difference! If I could only keep one part of that birth, it would be hiring her again. If there was anything I could change for my first birth, it would be to have her there. I found Melissa because of her specialty in trauma and working with anxiety. I wanted someone who could understand and validate that I had worries about my birth based on past experiences and help me work through them and create a different outcome. When I gave birth, the outside circumstances of my second ended up looking a lot like my first, but because Melissa was there, it was TOTALLY different. I was more resilient, I felt safer, I trusted myself more, and my husband had this incredible support. He was blown away by her and we both attribute our positive memories to her, hands down! We cannot believe we were so lucky to have her in the face of unexpected circumstances.
Having Melissa with me through my pregnancy made a huge difference. During our prenatal sessions, I felt like I was really honoring my pregnancy and this new baby. Getting together was like having a best friend and a mentor and a guide all at the same time. They were these rich hours together that are precious memories from my pregnancy. During my birth, she knew exactly how to support me throughout the experience. Her ability to alleviate discomfort through counter pressure was truly amazing and made her support worth every penny!! It eliminated my need for an epidural, even though I was being induced with a high level of Pitocin, and she helped me labor using relaxations, a birthing ball and her hands on support.
As a birth instructor myself, I often recommend Melissa because, by now, she has worked with so many of my moms and their births are always incredible. Whatever the birth setting, she creates a really safe container. She has SO much experience and she's just a kind, loving person. I can't recommend Melissa enough!
-Nora Wright
March 15, 2023
Melissa Lucchesi
Moon Sage Mama, LLC
Birth Fee: $1650
Postpartum Rate: $45
