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Melissa Doula

5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Doula · Service establishment

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Certified New in town Postpartum DoulasBirth DoulasLactation Support labor & delivery support

Contact

Serves Rochester and surrounding areas
Rochester, NY

+1 607-272-9838

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Availability

Available 24/7 — on-call around the clock. Reach out any time.

Certifications & training

Training and certifications mentioned on Melissa Doula's website or in client reviews:

DONA International

Where Melissa Doula works

Service-area practice — the marker shows their general base, and they travel to families in Rochester and surrounding areas.

Services families mention

Support that comes up in Melissa Doula's public Google reviews — with a family's own words as evidence.

🤰 Birth Doulas 11 mentions

“My birth experience was beautiful and empowering, and she helped me feel safe and capable, even in the most challenging moments.”

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🍼 Lactation Support

“The day we got home from the hospital, she stopped by and helped with breastfeeding.”

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What families say again and again

The themes reviewers return to across 11 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 labor & delivery support 11 mentions

“Her calm presence during labor made a huge difference, and her postnatal home visit showed how deeply she cares about the families she works with.”

What families say

CAN'T RECOMMEND ENOUGH!! Melissa was extremely helpful during my birth-prep, labor, and post-birth. She is sweet and calming. I had so many questions during pregnancy that she assisted me with.

★★★★★ — Laura, 2025-10

How do I put into words a woman like Melissa. She is one of the kindest, most compassionate and down to earth people I know. I felt comfortable with her from the start and she made me feel like such a warrior even though she too was doing so much hard work for me during labor (advocating for a tub room/breathing…

★★★★★ — Katlin, 2025-10

My husband & I would highly recommend Melissa as your doula! From our very first meeting to our post-labor visit, she was caring, knowledgeable, super responsive, and easy to talk to.

★★★★★ — Tyler, 2025-11

I cannot say enough positive things about Melissa. Our initial meetings were so informative and helpful in shaping our birth plan. She helped us navigate our care team and set us up for the experience we wished to have.

★★★★★ — Elaine, 2026-02

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Frequently asked questions

What does Melissa Doula offer?
Their public listing categorizes them as doula, service establishment, with mentions of postpartum doulas, birth doulas, lactation support. Packages and pricing change, so contact them directly for a current list of services.
Is a doula a medical provider?
No. Doulas provide non-medical physical, emotional, and informational support before, during, and after birth. They don't replace midwives, doctors, or nurses — they work alongside your care team.
Where does Melissa Doula work?
They're a service-area practice based in Rochester, New York — rather than seeing clients at a storefront, they come to you. Ask whether your neighborhood falls inside their travel range when you inquire.
How do I get in touch?
Call +1 607-272-9838 or use the website link above. Most doulas start with a free introductory call to check availability around your due date.

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