Hi! I am Mel, a holistic travel full-spectrum doula, lactation peer counselor, and student midwife. A D.C native located in Florida. Most importantly I am a mother to two beautiful humans whom I have welcomed to earth via a cesarean and a VBAC/home birth. I share over five years of experience with a background in herbal medicine. Passion and purpose have driven me in this field by way of coercion and trauma not only through my own experiences of coercion and trauma during my first birth, but also through the stories of women from different backgrounds and ethnicities who have shared their traumatic experiences. Above all, my motivation is fueled by the black maternal health crisis. Maternal and morbidity rates among Black birthers and other people of color are increasing. Unfortunately, we do not have the same opportunities as our counterparts. We often lack access to vital resources and are less likely to breastfeed or nurse for an adequate duration. I chose to become a doula because I wanted to advocate and provide guidance and empowerment to my community, as well as any woman who has felt deprived of a positive birth experience, breastfeeding, bonding, and more. Additionally, my goal is to promote and normalize the concept of physiological birth and breastfeeding and empower women to make informed choices that resonate with their inner selves. I enjoy lots of things: sewing, pottery, singing, dancing, hiking, foraging, bicycling, camping, being out in nature, but mostly spending time with my babies and cuddling up in a cozy nook in my house to read a book.

In my capacity as a holistic full-spectrum doula and peer lactation counselor, I am dedicated to guiding you through every stage of your maternal journey, spanning from conception through pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, infant feeding, and beyond. My professional ethos centers on the profound influence of community and the commitment to supporting the well-being of the mother or birthing individual, which in turn enables them to nurture their babies. Your passage into motherhood is deeply personal, one marked by many emotions, moments of both joy and challenges. I provide not only physical and emotional support but also a sense of nurturing community. My goal is to empower you, instilling in you the confidence to walk this transformative journey with assurance and the feeling of empowerment to choose what aligns with your soul and what you want for your baby. A birth and postpartum experience that is not only positive and fulfilling but also profoundly empowering. I invite you to reach out to explore how my professional services can become an integral part of your unique and beautiful story.