Melissa Rocca

Birth Doula

Lacey, Washington

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About me

As a mother of two and your dedicated doula based in Lacey, WA, I bring a calming, sister-like presence to your birth space—blending deep emotional comfort with the seasoned expertise you can rely on. I’m there to protect your peace and provide steady, intuitive support while you find your own rhythm. Beyond advocacy, I capture the raw beauty of your journey through professional birth photography, preserving the moments you’ll cherish forever. As a former ballerina and current Gyrotonic® Instructor, I love to incorporate practice in movements and positions that can help you during pregnancy and labor.

Education

MA Human Development and Food Security (2012)

Certification and training

Birth Doula, Robin Elise Weiss, DONA (2022)

Birth Doula, Blissful Birth Initiations (2025)

Specialties

Acupressure During Labor Birth Doula Birth Photographer Evidence-Based Care Newborn, Baby, & Birth Photography Pilates

Languages

English

Service introduction

Birth doula - 2 prenatal visits, a group weekly exercise class, support throughout your labor, birth photography and one postpartum visit. Birth photography only - If you already have or don't want a doula, but you would love to document the birth. Newborn photography - pre-book and then schedule once baby is born! Studio set up with posed infant photos best taken between 1 and 3 weeks old.

Packages

Birth Doula with Photography

2 prenatal visits, a group weekly exercise class, support throughout your labor, birth photography (approximately 100 edited digital photos) and one postpartum visit.

$2,000.00

USD Flat rate

Birth Photography

One meet and greet to go over birth plan and desired/to be avoided photos, full photography of your labor. Approximately 100 edited digital photos.

$1,000.00

USD Flat rate

Newborn Photography

Newborn (baby 1-3 weeks old) photoshoot in my studio. About 3 settings including one prop, and two outfits/wraps. Approximately 12 edited digital images.

$500.00

USD Flat rate