Getting to know your Doula

Hello! I’m so glad you are here:) My name is Melissa, I am a mother to 2 daughters and I reside in Rochester NY. I am a birth doula and postpartum doula trained through DONA International. I completed lactation counseling training through the Healthy Children’s Project and can provide support in the early stages of your breastfeeding journey. I am a Spinning Babies enthusiast and a certified Body Ready Method pro.

I have a passion for helping others and for empowering people in any stage of life, especially as they are bringing new life into the world. Whether it be emotional support, physical support, relaxation techniques, or to simply occupy space so that they know they don’t have to go through birth alone. I am excited to use my intuitive and kind energy to help guide and empower families in their journey to parenthood.

I have been an early childhood educator for 20 years in many different modalities, including Montessori education, family day care, and nanny work. It was a very natural transition from teaching and caring for young children and their families to becoming

a doula. I truly love this heart work.

As your doula

I will help you gather knowledge and encourage you.

I will remind you of your goals and values.

I know that you are the expert on you.

I trust that you will make the best decision for you and your baby.

I recognize that you have the power of choice and I will honor that

power whether or not that are choices I would make for myself.

I know that each birth is different and you are

capable and in charge of your experiences.

I will support you in your moments of vulnerability

and in your moments of strength.

I will listen with compassion and serve you with my

hands and heart.

I believe in you.