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We do not "come into" this world; we come out of it, as leaves from a tree.
As the ocean "waves," the universe "peoples." Every individual is an expression of the whole realm of nature, a unique action of the total universe.
- Alan Watts
All Birth Packages Include:
Prenatal Support & 1-2 Meetings
- call/text support from signing of contract
- meeting(s) at 32 & 36 weeks
- library of resources from childbirth educator
Continuous Labor Support
- on call 24/7 & back up doula
- hands on support & personalized comfort measures
- birth photography
Postpartum Visit
- lactation & infant feeding support
- birth debrief
- vetted referrals
Client Road Map
Honestly, never in my life have I paid for a service of any kind as valuable as Mel’s. To say their rates are worth every penny is an understatement.
Milad, 2024
Cost of Services
Container Garden Package
Unlimited text & calls
1 Prenatal visit
Labor & birth
1 Virtual postpartum visit
Birth photography
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good for second+ births
$1900
Full Garden Package
Unlimited text & calls
2 Prenatal visits
Labor & birth
1 Postpartum visit
Lactation & infant feeding
Birth photography
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most popular
$2100
Full Garden Package + Class
Same as Full
+ personalized 2 hour childbirth education class (3 prenatal meetings total)
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diverse learners
$2300
If cost is prohibitive, please reach out. I offer discounts for queer families as well as birth center & home birth clients. If you're not sure, please ask.
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The most common package add-ons are placenta encapsulation and multi-week classes.
Photo by Jacinta Lagos