Melishe Ivey - Birth Doula

About Melishe

For more than 20 years, I have had the privilege of supporting women and families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and pregnancy loss. As a certified full-spectrum doula, childbirth educator, lactation coach, infant massage educator, and maternal health advocate, I believe every family deserves compassionate, evidence-informed, and culturally responsive care that honors their unique journey. My approach blends practical education, emotional support, informed decision-making, and gentle advocacy so you feel confident, prepared, and empowered to make the choices that are right for you. Whether you are welcoming your first baby, growing your family, planning an unmedicated birth, preparing for an induction or cesarean birth, navigating postpartum recovery, or seeking support after loss, I meet you with compassion, respect, and unwavering presence. Having supported more than 500 births, I know that no two birth stories are alike. My role is not to direct your experience, but to walk beside you—helping you feel heard, informed, and supported every step of the way. I am committed to creating a safe, judgment-free space where your voice is centered, your preferences are respected, and your family feels cared for beyond the birth itself. Whatever your journey looks like, it would be an honor to walk beside you and be part of your village.

Availability

Taking new clients

Due Nov 2026 – Feb 2027, Apr 2027, Jun – Aug 2027

Confirmed 4 weeks ago

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Birth Doula services

Accepted insurance

AmeriHealth Caritas Medicaid MedStar Family Choice Message Melishe to confirm coverage for your plan.

Welcome to Womb of Creation! We provide compassionate, personalized doula care that empowers families from pregnancy through postpartum. Our services include prenatal education, labor and birth support, postpartum care, lactation guidance, and newborn education. We honor your choices, advocate for informed decision-making, and create a supportive space where you feel heard, confident, and cared for every step of your journey.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Pregnancy And Infant Loss Awareness Advocate, QUILT (2020)
Perinatal Mental Health Professional (2024)
Educator Infant Massage, IAIM (2024)
DC Medicaid Certified Doula Professional (2022)
Reproductive and Fertility Advocate, QUILT (2020)
BLS and CPR Certification (2020)
Breastfeeding Counselor (2021)
Cribs for Kids Trained Safe Sleep Ambassador (2022)
Birthing Assistant (2022)
Certified Full Spectrum Doula, Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings (2022)
Birth Doula Certification, National Black Doulas Association (2020)
Postpartum Doula Certification, National Black Doulas Association (2020)
Lamaze Childbirth Educator (2021)
Certified Full Spectrum Doula, Doula Trainings International (2025)

Education

Bachelor of Business Management, Strayer University (2016)

Memberships and affiliations

DC Medicaid Healthcare Professional
National Black Doula Association
Evidence Based Birth Professional
Motherboard Birth Partner
Military Birth Resource Network Professional
Sacred Woman Womb Health Practitioner
Postpartum Support International Professional Member
Doula Trainings International (DTI)
DONA

Languages

English

Credentials

CBE CCE CD (DTI) CEIM CPD PMH-C CFSD BADT C-FSD

Specialties

Abortion Doula Care Advanced Maternal Age Babywearing Belly Binding Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Childbirth Education Evidence-Based Care Herbal Postpartum Care High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Infant Care Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Loss and Bereavement Doula Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Multiples Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Pain Management Perinatal and Infant Loss Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Perinatal Mood Disorders Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Postpartum Doula Care Preconception Pregnancy Loss Prenatal Care Sibling Preparation Spirituality Strengths-Based Therapy Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Teenagers Water birth

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