About me

Hi! I’m Melissa Reinhardt, the heart behind Riverbend Doula Services. Inspired by personal experiences of both love and loss, I embarked on this path to create a sanctuary where every family feels informed, respected, and genuinely cared for on their parenting journey. My mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based birth support that empowers you throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Through personalized education, emotional grounding, and continuous advocacy, I support birthing families in creating an experience that feels safe, respected, and aligned with their values. I believe every family deserves access to inclusive, respectful, and compassionate support — regardless of birth plan, medical needs, or background — and I am committed to cultivating a birth environment that honors choice, intuition, and dignity. I specialize in supporting high-risk pregnancies, families navigating fertility journeys, birth after loss, trauma-informed care, and comprehensive birth planning with strong advocacy. By honoring each person’s history, preferences, and unique needs, I tailor my care to foster agency, clarity, and safety.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: English, Creative Writing (2004)

Masters of Fine Arts: Creative Writing, Poetry (2015)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification: Rocky Mountain Doula Program (2025)

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English

Service introduction

Birth is powerful — and you deserve support that honors your unique journey. I believe every birthing person should feel safe, respected, and fully supported throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. As a certified birth doula, I provide personalized, trauma-informed care across hospital, birth center, and home environments. With specialized experience in high-risk pregnancies, birth after loss, complex fertility journeys, and advocacy-centered planning, I help families feel confident, connected, and truly seen. Together, we’ll clarify your preferences, build a plan that reflects your values, and ensure you never navigate birth alone. My doula services include: Complimentary consultation to explore your goals and ask questions Prenatal visits to prepare for labor, comfort techniques, and birth planning Continuous, on-call support beginning at 37 weeks Hands-on and emotional support throughout labor and birth Advocacy and communication support within your care team Immediate postpartum support following birth Postpartum follow-ups to debrief, check in, and support early recovery Text/email support throughout pregnancy for questions, resources, or reassurance Access to evidence-based education and local resource referrals I’m here to support you — whether your journey is straightforward, complex, or somewhere in between.

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