Melissa Harris

Recently Hired
Birth & Postpartum Doula
Albany, New York
About me

Hello Potential Birthing Parent(s)! My name is Melissa. I am a new Doula but I have been working with children for more than 20 years. Eleven of those years as a teacher. I was a Doula to my first birth in 2017. This past summer, I decided to become a Certified Doula. I am dedicated to providing educational, emotional and physical support to the expecting birth person. Services include prenatal coaching, labor and postpartum services. I looking forward to supporting 2024 summer/fall births!

Education

SUNY Oneonta Childhood Education (2013)

Masters in Literacy B-12 , SUNY Oneonta (2018)

Certification and training

Professional Teaching Certificate (2022)

Certified Birth Doula- Best Doula (2023)

Memberships and affiliations

BirthNet

Credentials
CD (BEST) MSEd
Specialties
Aromatherapy Birth Doula Breastfeeding Assistance and Support LGBTQ+ Mindfulness Natural Birth Newborn Care Overnight Newborn Care Postpartum Care Postpartum Chef Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
Languages

English

Service introduction

My services include: Two prenatal coaching meetings prior to 35 weeks. On- call begins at 37 weeks. Full labor services for all types of birth including pre-labor, active labor, and delivery. One postpartum visit two weeks after delivery. *More visits available by request and for an additional price.* *Postpartum care and Night nanny services are also available at an additional cost* Prenatal and Labor Services and One Postpartum visit is included in the Doula cost. Any additional postpartum visits or additional on call hours are a separate and additional cost.

Packages
Birth Doula
Two prenatal coaching meetings prior to 35 weeks. On- call begins at 37 weeks. Full labor services for all types of birth including pre-labor, active labor, and delivery. One postpartum visit two weeks after delivery. *More visits available by request and for an additional price.* *Postpartum care and Night nanny services are also available at an additional cost*
$900.00
USD Flat rate
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Two prenatal coaching meetings prior to 35 weeks. On- call begins at 37 weeks. Full labor services for all types of birth including pre-labor, active labor, and delivery. One postpartum visit a week for a maximum of 4 weeks.
$1,350.00
USD Flat rate
Add on Package- Postpartum Care(Meals, errands, and/or house duties.
Perfect for a solo parent, first time parents and families with multiple children. Price per hour.
$40.00
USD Per hour
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