Melissa Shahin

Birth Doula

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Plano, Texas

Melissa Shahin

Birth Doula

Plano, Texas

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About me

My greatest hope for you is that you have the birth and recovery you wanted. Connecting with me is one step closer to that being achieved. Whether birthing in a hospital, birth center, or at home it is my job to help you prepare to exceed that goal and be able to focus on your baby way passed just the labor day. I am honored to be considered in your birth planning and I hope to hear from you soon

Education

Bachelor in community health (2015)

Certification and training

AMANI Birtg (2023)

Memberships and affiliations

AMANI Birth

Specialties

Birth Doula Birth Photographer Birth Support Childbirth Education Labor Doula Maternity and Family Photography Maternity and Newborn Photographer Maternity Photography Midwife Support Newborn, Baby, & Birth Photography Pain Management

Languages

English, Spanish

Service introduction

I am a doula, childbirth educator, and student midwife. I speak spanish and little bit of arabic. I also have a backgroud in photography and over my photography services to my clients only.

Packages

Regular

*A prenatal visit to prepare for birth and postpartum (1 hour each). Ensuring you and I are on the same page before we are in the delivery room *I will be available via phone, text, or email starting from date of hire until end of postpartum visit *Birth education consists of birth plan writing, labor preparation, partner preparation, hospital essential checklists, breastfeeding basics. *24-hour on-call availability, 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after your due date *My presence and support during your labor and delivery. Creating the space you want, I will bring candles, oils or whatever else we decide or agree upon and more. *Assistance with initial breastfeeding *One post-partum visit to debrief about birth and any questions about your new bundle of joy (up to 4 hours) Available at Birth Center, Home and Hospital Births. You can add as many prenatal, postpartum visits, or photography as you choose for an additional amount.

$1,100.00

USD Flat rate

Virtual

Don’t live in Dallas but want me as your doula? Looking for an alternative to an in-person? *You will receive two doula visit appointments over zoom, on call access until birth. *Text and phone during workings hours (hours to be extended 2 weeks before Due date and 2 weeks after due date). *Birth education consists of birth plan writing, labor preparation, partner preparation, hospital essential checklists, breastfeeding basics. A postpartum checklist, and Playlist for birth. *Playlist for birthing day

$500.00

USD Flat rate

VBAC

I understand that my VBAC mamas need a specialized plan to insure the best possible outcome I have done the research and networking necessary to get all the help we need to release the fears and achieve your goals. This plan includes: *2 prenatal visits to prepare for birth and postpartum (1 hour each). Ensuring you and I are on the same page before we are in the delivery room *I will be available via phone, text, or email starting from date of hire until end of postpartum visit *Birth education consists of birth plan writing, labor preparation, partner preparation, birthplace essential checklists, breastfeeding basics. *24-hour on-call availability, 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after your due date *My presence and support during your labor and delivery. Creating the space you want, I will bring candles, oils or whatever else we decide or agree upon and more. *Assistance with initial breastfeeding *One post-partum visit to debrief about birth and any questions about your new bundle of joy Available at Birth Center, Home and Hospital Births. You can add as many prenatal, postpartum visits, or photography as you choose for an additional amount.

$1,100.00

USD Flat rate

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