Testimonial for Melanie Conn (she/her)
Melanie has been absolutely wonderful. From her insight to calming presence to humor, she was everything we needed throughout the late stages of pregnancy, my 32-hour labor, and afterwards.
When it was a few days before my due date and I was experiencing menstrual-like cramps, Melanie coached us through the process to figure out if I was actually in labor or not. Turned out I was, and she readily met us at the VCU hospital at 2 AM.
She wonderfully supported my husband and I as I labored at the hospital. In the earlier stages she set my husband up to support my labor in the shower. When the tub in the room wasn’t working, she adapted and found other ways to make labor “comfortable.” She also set up lights and scents in the room to create a cozy environment which brought me peace.
When I had been in labor for 12 hours already, things were not progressing, and I was losing my focus, Melanie calmly helped me weigh the pros and cons of an epidural when the original plan was to have a physiological birth. I ended up getting the epidural and it was the right decision for where I was at.
When it finally came time for pushing, Melanie supported me throughout the process and was a cheerleader from start to finish. She even captured pictures of the first several precious moments of when I finally got to meet and hold my baby.
Throughout the labor and birthing process, my husband was especially appreciative of how Melanie explained what was happening as it happened, and how she engaged him to help him know how to support me.
Since giving birth, Melanie has continued to check in on us. She helped me process my birth experience, which while didn’t go according to plan, is an experience I am happy with and I owe that to Melanie.
I would absolutely work with Melanie again for future pregnancies and can’t recommend her enough!
-Rachel Souser
November 27, 2023
Melanie Conn (she/her)
MyBirth
Birth Fee: $1500 to $1700
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $45
