My husband and I met Melanie during our introduction interview before we decided to work with her, and it was an instant connection. She is so very passionate about birth work, and it showed right from the start. Pregnancy is not kind to me and I was so uncomfortable for months, and Melanie listened to my every gripe and offered really valuable advice and tricks to help me cope until my son Ridley was born. The night I went into labor, Melanie met with me to do some work to help position Ridley better since he wasn't engaged in my pelvis yet. Contractions started while we were together and she kept in constant communication with me until I decided it was time for the hospital. During and after my labor, she was a constant source of advocacy for me. We discussed how best to bring Ridley into the world when I felt like labor wasn't progressing like it should and after he was born, she made sure I was being taken care of the way a newly postpartum mother should be taken care of. I am so glad to have met Melanie, she is an incredible doula turned friend and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone to be in their corner throughout the pregnancy and birth experience.
-Meghan Pilgrim
July 15, 2023
MyBirth
Birth Fee: $1500 to $1700
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $45