Nurture
Educate
Empower
Specializing in Birth and/or Postpartum Support, Certified Body Ready Method Pro Services, and Lactation Counseling
Empowering Birth Support in Rochester, NY
Preparing for birth can feel overwhelming. I am here to provide evidence-based guidance, emotional support, and practical tools to empower you to approach your birth with confidence and peace of mind.
Welcome, I’m Melissa!
I believe birth is one of the most transformative experiences of your life. Every person deserves to feel informed, supported, and deeply cared for as you prepare to welcome your baby.
As a Birth Doula, Body Ready Birth® pro, Prenatal Yoga Teacher and a lifelong long advocate for families, I bring a nurturing, evidence-informed approach to birth support. With over 20 years of experience in early childhood education, I understand the importance of creating a safe, connected, and empowering environment from the very beginning.
My role is walk beside you-helping you prepare your body, build your confidence, understand your choices, and feel supported through pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum journey.
It would be an honor to support you on this incredible journey!
Providing services in Rochester, NY
and the surrounding area
“Whenever and however you intend to give birth, your experience will impact, your emotions,
your mind, your body and your spirit for the rest of your life”
Ina May Gaskin
Doula Services
Birth Doula
A birth doula is:
a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and educational support before, during and shortly after childbirth to help achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible
Postpartum Doula
A postpartum doula is:
a trained professional who provides physical, emotional and educational support to a new family during the postpartum period, helping them adjust to life with a newborn by offering assistance with baby care, maternal recovery, and navigating the emotional challenges of the transition into parenthood
Additional Services
Body Ready Method
Body Ready Method is based on 5 pillars: Upper Body Mobility, Core, Pelvis, Pelvic Floor, and Movement Patterns.
Upcoming Classes
My upcoming classes where we can meet face-to-face.
- 12 Jan 2023
- London, Uk
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- 12 Jan 2023
- London, Uk
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Additional questions?
a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to their client before, during and shortly after childbirth to help them achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.
$1800 for the full birth doula package
As your doula I will never take the place of your partner or your provider. I offer additional support through educational, emotional and physical support. I am there for your partner as well.
Yes! If your choice to labor at home for as long as possible, I will come meet you at your home to support you.
Press the contact Melissa button and send me a message with your guess date and your provider information and I will get back to you to set up a consultation.