MELISSA PHILIPPE - Midwife

About MELISSA

Hello, I’m Melissa, Blissful Births's proud owner and founder. As an Afro-Indigenous Traditional Midwife, Women's Health Activist and Holistic Wellness and Spiritual Practitioner. I’m dedicated to providing compassionate and holistic care to mothers and families throughout the profound journeys of birth and end-of-life transitions. With a strong foundation as a maternal educator, breastfeeding and lactation consultant, and birthkeeper, I offer various services designed to support every aspect of maternal care. My approach is deeply rooted in the eight pillars of wellness, ensuring that every client receives physically nurturing and emotionally and spiritually enriching care. At Blissful Births, we provide luxury personalised prenatal, postpartum, and postnatal care and end-of-life support. My commitment is to empower families, helping them navigate these significant life moments with confidence and grace. I’m passionate about educating others, and as a mental health educator, I strive to foster environments where holistic health and well-being are prioritised. My services are tailored to embrace the natural rhythms of life, honouring traditional practices and herbal wisdom, reflecting my love for herbology and organic living. Gardening and growing spiritually in nature are central to my life. These passions inspire my work, where I blend ancient wisdom with modern care techniques, offering a unique and comprehensive approach to maternal and end-of-life services. Through Blissful Births, I aim to help families discover the beauty and strength within themselves, in alignment with the natural world and the divine. We do not accept insurance as a Midwife, but we accept Blue Cross, Blue Shield GA insurance for birthkeeper (Doula) services. We offer payment plans and options.

Midwife packages and pricing

Prenatal and Postpartum Care Insurance

Receive full prenatal and postpartum care with no out-of-pocket costs!

$0 USD · Flat rate

Prenatal Care

Our luxury prenatal care is perfect for first-time families or families blending multiple children. It's a wonderful package that includes weekly education topics, prenatal yoga and massaging, and more!

$1,250 USD · Flat rate

Affordable Prenatal Care

For families who are on a single income, under 25 years old, on any government assistance or single parents. Get our luxury package for less than half the cost.

$300 USD · Flat rate

What to expect

At Blissful Births, we provide holistic maternal and family care rooted in the 8 pillars of wellness. Our services include prenatal and postpartum support, breastfeeding and lactation consultation, conception and family planning, and end-of-life care. Focusing on personalised, compassionate care, we aim to nurture both body and soul, helping families navigate their journeys confidently and gracefully.

Reviews for MELISSA PHILIPPE

5.0 1 review

5.0

June 10, 2024

I recently had the privilege of experiencing the exceptional services provided by Blissful Births, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. As an Afro-Indigenous Birth Keeper, Melissa Phillipe brings a unique blend of traditional wisdom and modern expertise to her practice, creating a holistic and supportive environment for mothers and families. Melissa's compassionate and personalised approach was evident in every interaction, from prenatal care to postpartum support. Her extensive knowledge as a maternal educator and breastfeeding consultant was invaluable, providing me with the information and confidence I needed to guide other families. The doula training and mentorship I received were thorough and empowering, equipping me with the skills necessary to support other mothers effectively. One of the standout aspects of Blissful Births is Melissa's dedication to creating a nurturing and spiritual atmosphere. Her holistic methods, including herbal and natural remedies, resonated deeply with my desire for an organic and mindful birthing experience. The emphasis on mental health education also ensured that my emotional well-being was prioritised, contributing to a positive and balanced overall experience. Melissa's passion for her work and genuine care for her clients shine through in every aspect of Blissful Births. If you seek a knowledgeable, supportive, and holistic birth professional, I wholeheartedly recommend Blissful Births. My experience was nothing short of transformative, and I am grateful for the profound impact Melissa and her team had on my journey into motherhood.

— Marie P.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Indigenous Birth and Postpartum Doula (2022)
Breastfeeding and Lactation (2021)
Herbalist (2014)
Agriculture and Farming (2014)
Spiritual and Wellness Practitioner (2019)
Individual, Life and Marriage Counsellor (2022)
African Prenatal and Postpartum Doula (2021)
Belly Binding (2019)
Hypnobirthing (2021)
Placenta Encapsulation (2021)
Child Psychology: Development and Neuroscience (2019)

Education

Bachelor of Art: English & Linguists (2021)
Associate of Art: English & Psychology (2019)

Memberships and affiliations

The Doula Network

Languages

English, Haitian-Creole

Credentials

CM CD

Specialties

Abortion Doula Care Acculturation and Immigration Addictions Adolescent Care Adoption Advanced Maternal Age Anger Management Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Aromatherapy Assertiveness Attachment problems Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Baby and Toddler Sleep Coach Babywearing Belly Binding Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Brain Based Hypnotherapy Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Breech Birth Building Healthy Communication Career Counseling Caring for International Adoptees Caring for Special Needs Children Car Seats Installment Center Manager Cesarean, Episiotomy and Scar Pain Cesarean Scar Tissue Remedial Massage Childbirth Education Child/family Therapy Childhood Growth and Development Childhood Obesity Children and Adolescents Counseling Child Welfare and Adoption Circle of Security Parenting Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Cognitive Processing Therapy Coherence Therapy Contraception and Family Planning Couple Counseling Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics Doula Trainer Early Intervention Speech and Language Early Parenting Educator Endometriosis Evidence-Based Care Evidence-Based Therapy Faith-Based Counseling Family Consultation Family Counseling Family Medicine Family Planning Fathers' Issues Fibroids Freebirth Grief and Loss Grief Counseling HAES (Health at Every Size) Approach Health Coach Healthy Eating Herbal Postpartum Care High Risk and Low Intervention Obstetrical Care High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Hormone Imbalances Hypnobirthing Method Identity Development In Couples Counseling Infant Care Infertility Infidelity and Trust Issues Internal Family Systems Therapy In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Keeping Fit Labor Doula Labor Monitrice Lactation Consultation Latch Issues LGBTQ+ Life Transitions Loss and Bereavement Doula Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Marital Counseling Marriage & Family Therapist Massage Mental Health Midwife Support Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Multiples Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Naturopathic Medicine Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Neonatal Resuscitation Program Newborn Care Newborn Prep Nipple and Breast Pain Nutritional Counseling Pain Management Panic Parenting Parenting Support Parts Work/ Inner Communities Pediatric Gender & Sexual Health Perinatal and Infant Loss Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Perinatal Mood Disorders Placenta Encapsulation Positive Thinking Postnatal Yoga Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Chef Postpartum Depression Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Potty Training Preconception Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Loss Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapy Premarital Counseling Premature Infants Prenatal Care Prenatal Life Prenatal Yoga Prental Massage Practitioner Pre/Post Natal Pain and Weakness Preventative Care Recurrent Miscarriages Regulation Problems Relational Counseling Relational Life Therapy Relationship Issues Relaxation Techniques Reproductive and Parenting Reproductive Mental Health Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Safety Sand Tray Self-Actualization Self-Compassion Self-Esteem Self-Integration Sexual Dysfunction Sexual Health Sexual Issues Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Testing and Treatment Sibling Preparation Sleep Consultant Somatic Techniques Spirituality Stress Management Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Teenagers Teen Counseling Telehealth Toddlers Trauma Recovery Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Trust-Based Relational Intervention Tweens Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Vaginal Steam Violence Vulvar Problems Water birth Well-Woman Care Yoga

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Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between a traditional midwife and a certified nurse midwife?

A traditional midwife like myself is trained through ancestral knowledge, mentorship, and community practice. I serve holistically—supporting spiritual, emotional, and physical wellness—especially for those seeking culturally relevant care. I don’t provide clinical procedures but work alongside families and medical providers as needed.

Do you attend home births?

Yes, I attend home births and sacred birthing experiences, depending on location and availability. I prioritise safety, comfort, and autonomy and always hold space for your preferences and spiritual practices. If hired as a birthkeeper (doula), I also attend hospital births.

What areas do you serve?

I’m based in the United States and serve everywhere. We are based in Georgia and focus on serving the Southeast region (Georgia and surrounding states). I also offer virtual support worldwide. We are more than open to travel for in-person services.

Do you support hospital births or only home births?

I support all birthing spaces—homes, birth centres, or hospitals. My goal is to empower you to feel confident, informed, and spiritually grounded wherever you choose to birth.

What’s included in your birth support packages?

Packages typically include luxury holistic prenatal sessions, labour and birth support, postpartum care, herbal remedies, the closing of the womb ceremony, maternity and newborn photography, spiritual support, lactation consulting, and emotional wellness check-ins.