Testimonial for Melissa F. Haley (they/them)
We just had the pleasure of taking Mel's "Comfort and Coping" class at Burr Ridge Birth Center, and we were truly impressed! Mel's class was engaging and very informative. She really thought of everything.
I found her professionalism and expansive knowledge on all things labor/birth related to be reassuring. I especially appreciated the research based information she shared concerning hospital/birth center practices. For example, I didn't know that it was not recommended to bathe a newborn in first 24h to encourage breast feeding. I also found comfort in the labyrinth analogy she shared to illustrate that labor is not linear.
Mel was attentive and supportive throughout our learning experience, lending her expertise to teach my husband how to apply counter pressure effectively. And she invited us to try various tools that would be available to us during labor, such as birthing balls and the like.
We left feeling much better prepared for our labor/birth experience, and my husband even asked if we could switch doulas and hire Mel instead-- I will have to look into that. Thanks, Mel!
-Viv & Vince
June 19, 2024
Melissa F. Haley (they/them)
M.Ed., CD, CBE @wyld_garden
Birth Fee: $1900 to $2300
Postpartum Rate: $45
