It’s hard to put into words how important Melissa was to our birthing experience! She is such a warm, genuine person and everything she did before, during, and after our birth helped to make us feel prepared, empowered, and deeply cared for. During our birth she worked hand-in-hand with the nurses and doctor to help align care to my birth plan as much as possible and then to offer information and encouragement when it was time to change the plan. She stayed calm and engaged during the high stress moments and her words of encouragement and creative, quick thinking with the position changes allowed me to avoid a c-section after hours of pushing. Even though I only knew her for a few months before my birth, it felt like having a close friend (with a ton of birth knowledge!) by my side. I debated hiring a doula at all and I am forever grateful that I did and that I chose Melissa. I would recommend her to anybody considering a doula and would absolutely hire her again for any future pregnancies!
-Hannah W
August 20, 2024
Belly Blossom Doula Melissa Tuton
Birth Fee: $2500 to $2800