I'm me. Therefore I'm unique. I want the best for people but I also truly believe that everyone is unique and is coming to this pregnancy and birth with their own understanding of things. My job is to educate them on risks and benefits to the best of my ability not to encourage or manipulate people into choosing what I think would be best for them. And if it is aligned with my boundaries I will support them to the best of their abilities. I have practiced as an IBCLC and am thus thoroughly well versed in newborn care more so than someone who came from an L and D background. No other midwives I know of in my area came to midwifery from having worked primarily in the postpartum period.
“I cannot say enough about my birth and the care Melissa provided ! Melissa was my doula with my son and was there every step of the way . Guiding me and sharing her wisdom with lactation . During birth she was the perfect person to have with my husband and I. Melissa was there emotionally , physically and mentally every step of the way . She made my dream of a home birth a reality . The care my family received was above and beyond.”