Melissa Reinhardt

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Birth Doula
Denver, Colorado
5.0
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)

Credentials
BA CBD MA CD
Specialties
Abortion Doula Care Advanced Maternal Age Aromatherapy Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Evidence-Based Care Grief and Loss High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Hospital Birth In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Multiples Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Perinatal and Infant Loss Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Loss Prenatal Care Prenatal Lactation Education Recurrent Miscarriages Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss
Languages

English

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Carrot
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.

Packages
THE RIVERBEND EXPERIENCE
- 2 prenatal visits covering birth preparation, support options & partner coaching Together, we’ll explore birth physiology, labor, comfort measures, medical options, and partner support — translating it into clear, flexible birth preferences (A, B, and C) so you feel informed, prepared, and grounded in any scenario. - On-call support 24/7 beginning at 37 weeks As you enter the final stretch, I am fully available — offering steady guidance, answering questions as they arise, and helping you feel supported as your body and baby prepare for labor. - Continuous labor support through 1–2 hours of immediate postpartum From the moment you call me into your labor, I remain by your side — providing calm, continuous support, hands-on comfort, and grounded guidance for both you and your partner through birth and into those first moments with your baby. - Evidence-based support, emotional steadiness + advocacy I blend evidence-based information with intuitive, personalized care — helping you navigate decisions, stay connected to your values, and feel supported in your autonomy throughout your experience. - Certified TENS support, with a personal unit provided for your on-call period Used as a natural pain management tool to reduce sensation intensity and support comfort, particularly in early and active labor. - 2 postpartum visits for recovery + newborn transition Space to process your birth, support your physical recovery, and receive guidance as you adjust to life with your baby — including feeding, healing, and finding your rhythm. - Guaranteed access to a trusted backup doula In the rare event that I am unavailable, you will be supported by a thoughtfully chosen backup doula whose approach closely mirrors my own. I am intentional in selecting doulas who offer the same calm, steady presence and quality of care, so your experience remains consistent, supported, and in alignment with what we’ve built together. - Comprehensive Birth Timeline & Record A meticulous, time-based record of your labor and birth — capturing key medical and physiological moments to help you clearly understand what happened, why decisions were made, and feel informed and empowered as you process your experience. - Personalized resource guide + 1:1 referrals A curated network of trusted providers, grounded in a clear understanding of my scope — so when needs arise beyond it, you’re seamlessly connected to the right support without the burden of researching it yourself
$2,200.00
USD Flat rate
BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHY ADD-ON
Candid, documentary-style photography that captures your labor and birth as they naturally unfold — preserving the real, unscripted moments that make your experience uniquely yours. With a trained eye for the rhythm of birth and the emotional landscape within it, I document your experience with intention — from the quiet, in-between moments of labor to the powerful moment you meet your baby. Nothing is posed or staged. Your experience remains uninterrupted and fully your own. As both your doula and photographer, I move intuitively between support and documentation — anticipating meaningful moments while ensuring your care always comes first. After your birth, you will receive a thoughtfully curated gallery of images, carefully refined for tone and lighting, that reflect your story with honesty, depth, and care. Doula-led birth photography is… a quiet, in-the-moment documentation of your labor and birth — capturing connection, intensity, and the threshold of meeting your baby. Doula-led birth photography isn’t… a curated or directed photoshoot, or coverage that takes priority over your care or asks you to perform for the camera.
$650.00
USD Flat rate
A La Carte Add-Ons
Additional prenatal sessions → add on a third session for postpartum planning, get in person support during an ECV, or any other support before baby comes Add-on postpartum visits → in-person or virtual sessions as needed as you enter into the new world of newborn life Travel doula fees → I take a select number of travel clients a year. Fees include the federal mileage fee outside of my 25 mile service range and my hourly fee for travel time beyond that range, as well.
$100.00
USD Per hour
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
8
5.0

After switching OBs midway through pregnancy we decided to find a doula for some consistency and comfort in the delivery room. What we got from Melissa was so much more. She supported us through unexpected changes, prepared us for possibilities we didn't know existed, and walked us through our options to help us make informed decisions when we felt lost. I honestly don't know that I could've made it through labor without her. She made it possible for us to be calm and mentally present for what otherwise would've been the most stressful and chaotic 14 hours of our lives. On the rare occasion she doesn't have the tools to help you, she has a connection who does. I reached out to her in tears with breastfeeding complications my first day home from the hospital and she had me on the phone with a lactation specialist in her network within an hour. When our last visit with her ended, we cried that it was over. Hiring Melissa was the best decision we've made, maybe ever.

- Jennifer O'Neill

5.0

Melissa is an incredible doula with a lot of knowedge and resources. She is helpful preparing for birth, during birth and after birth. She is very supportive in whatever type of birth you want and helps to support your goals. My wife is planning to get pregnant next and we will definitely be using Melissa again.

- Natalie Bailey

5.0

Melissa is absolutely incredible. From the very beginning, she made us feel supported, informed, and calm. She guided us in ways we didn’t even know we needed and made the entire experience feel manageable and empowering. Her presence during such an important time in our lives was priceless. We truly don’t think we could’ve done it without her and would recommend her to anyone without hesitation.

- Viki Koshelev

5.0

Melissa is phenomenal! From the initial prep meetings to the final postpartum visit she exceeded our expectations. Melissa coached myself and my husband through labor and facilitated an experience that was smooth, all things considered. Her support and encouragement made us stronger. Thank you Melissa for seeing us through the birthing journey emotionally and physically to welcome our baby into the world!

- Alicia Bell

5.0

I found Melissa just one week before my scheduled induction and she immediately made me feel supported and at ease. She is incredibly knowledgeable, calm, and accommodating. From the start she made me feel like a true priority. While I wish I had found her earlier in my pregnancy, she made me feel completely comfortable right away and fully confident going into my induction. Her support during labor was invaluable, and having her by my side made such a meaningful difference in my birth experience. She even captured such a special moment and wrote a card for our daughter telling her about the moments leading up to her birth! I am so grateful for her and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a compassionate and dedicated doula.

- Klarissa Felix

5.0

We had an AMAZING experience with Melissa and I would whole heartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a doula. Not only did she provide amazing support that helped my labor progress, but she also provided so many wonderful extras like snacks during labor and photos. We will forever be thankful for her support and guidance.

- addison capell

5.0

We had an AMAZING experience with Melissa and I would whole heartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a doula. Not only did she provide amazing support that helped my labor progress, but she also provided so many wonderful extras like snacks during labor and photos. We will forever be thankful for her support and guidance.

- Addison

5.0

My pregnancy was complicated and included a life-limiting diagnosis for the baby I was carrying. Melissa was the first person, outside of my close family members, whom I confided in that my baby was likely not going to survive long, if at all, after birth. Though I hardly knew Melissa at the time, I felt an immediate and immense level of trust and connection, and I knew she was a safe person to open up to. We sat together as I shared my story with her, and without hesitation, she wrapped her arms around me, cried with me, held me, and offered her quiet understanding and compassion. In that moment, and in every interaction since, she carried a piece of the grief and sadness with me while offering steady, empathetic support as I moved through the various phases of pregnancy and thereafter. I will forever be thankful for the way she met me in my deepest pain and continued to walk alongside me with tenderness and love.

- Laura Bushek

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