About me

Hi! I’m Mel, a full-spectrum doula, lactation peer counselor, and student midwife based in the DMV and supporting Florida birthing mamas and birthing people as well. With lived experience in both a cesarean and a VBAC/home birth, along with six years of herbal training, I integrate evidence-based care, trauma-informed support, and holistic traditional practices. I attend all births and prioritize improving outcomes for Black birthers through clear guidance and informed decision-making. My goal is to help families navigate pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding with confidence, accurate information, and consistent advocacy. Birth should be calm, peaceful, and empowering no matter which turn it takes. When I'm not being a doula, I'm being a chef ♡

Certification and training

Birth Doula Cert. (2020)

Specialties

Languages

English

Service introduction

As a holistic full-spectrum doula and peer lactation support, my focus is supporting you through the entirety of your maternal journey—from conception to postpartum and beyond. I emphasize the importance of informed consent and community and strive to enhance the well-being of mothers, holding space and empowering them to nurture their infants. "Mother the mother, she has her baby." Motherhood is a deeply personal experience filled with a range of emotions, joys, and challenges. I offer physical, and emotional support, and a nurturing community to help you navigate this transformative journey with confidence and empowerment, ensuring your choices align with your values. Together, we can create a positive, fulfilling, and empowering birth and postpartum experience tailored to your desires.

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