Melanie Maldonado - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Melanie

I became a doula to help women achieve the birth experience that they envision. I want women to feel empowered after their birth and to well informed on all of their options. I love all things birth and breastfeeding.

Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Labor Only Support

This service includes 1 prenatal visit, in labor support and up to 2 hours after birth, 1 postpartum visit

$980 USD · Flat rate

Full Support

This service includes 3 prenatal visits, labor support, 2 postpartum visits, and unlimited text support.

$1,800 USD · Flat rate

Postpartum Support

This is an hourly service providing support around postpartum. This can include light housekeeping, sibling care, meal prep, and newborn care.

$50 USD · Per hour

Accepted insurance

Aetna Better Health Community Care Plan Molina Healthcare Simply Healthcare Sunshine Health UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Message Melanie to confirm coverage for your plan.

What to expect

I offer support services during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. I also offer labor only support and postpartum only support. Other services also include belly binding, breastmilk soap and balm, and virtual support.

Reviews for Melanie Maldonado

5.0 1 review

5.0

June 5, 2024

Melanie was so attentive, caring and comforting! I had a difficult pregnancy to say the least, dealing with all these issues and having someone who actually cares made my experience so much better. Not to mention she’s very knowledgeable about all things mother and baby!

— Clara T.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Birth Doula, Train With Kira (2023)
Registered Medical Assistant (2009)

Education

Associate of Science in Medical Assisting (2009)

Memberships and affiliations

American Med Tech, RMA

Languages

English, Spanish

Specialties

Babywearing Belly Binding Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Support Evidence-Based Care Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes! Payment plans can be arranged, with final payment due by 37 weeks of pregnancy.

How do you offer virtual support?

Virtual Support consists of 2- 1 Hr Telehealth visits, unlimited text support, and evidence-based information support.

How much does Melanie charge?

Melanie's Breastmilk Soaps/Balm package is $55 USD, flat rate. Melanie lists 6 packages in all.

Does Melanie accept insurance?

Melanie lists Aetna Better Health, Community Care Plan, Molina Healthcare, Simply Healthcare, Sunshine Health, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan as accepted insurance. Message Melanie to confirm coverage for your plan.