Hi! I’m Melissa Reinhardt, the heart behind Riverbend Doula Services. Inspired by personal experiences of both love and loss, I embarked on this path to create a sanctuary where every family feels informed, respected, and genuinely cared for on their parenting journey.
My mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based birth support that empowers you throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Through personalized education, emotional grounding, and continuous advocacy, I support birthing families in creating an experience that feels safe, respected, and aligned with their values.
I believe every family deserves access to inclusive, respectful, and compassionate support — regardless of birth plan, medical needs, or background — and I am committed to cultivating a birth environment that honors choice, intuition, and dignity.
I specialize in supporting high-risk pregnancies, families navigating fertility journeys, birth after loss, trauma-informed care, and comprehensive birth planning with strong advocacy. By honoring each person’s history, preferences, and unique needs, I tailor my care to foster agency, clarity, and safety.