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Diane Homebirth
Diane 💜 She is not just a client, but a dear friend and doula, whom I share a magical connection with 💫 This birth was the kind of...
Melissa Duenas
Dec 15, 20211 min read
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Elissa - VBAC
When I met Elissa she was telling me that she was hopeful for a VBA2C. There was a disconnect that I couldn’t quite put my finger on, but...
Melissa Duenas
Dec 15, 20212 min read
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Paige
When I met Paige there was an instant connection and after she asked me as many questions as you can think of, I asked her one: “Why do...
Melissa Duenas
Dec 15, 20212 min read
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Courtney, John & Isla
My phone rang around 2am and it was Courtney. She thought her water was broken and after a few questions, I agreed. I had prepared her...
Melissa Duenas
Sep 21, 20214 min read
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Iris
Iris and her husband, might just be the sweetest and most in love clients that I've ever had. They were always positive and willing to...
Melissa Duenas Diary of a Doula
Oct 1, 20203 min read
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"I don't want to be forced into a c-section, just because I'm carrying twins."
Bianca was pretty quiet throughout her pregnancy. I scheduled more consults to get to know them a little better than I normally would,...
Melissa Duenas Mama Warrior Doula
Jul 26, 201810 min read
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48 Hours at 42 Weeks
A few months back I answered my phone and on the other end was a bubbly voice telling me about how more and more research has led her to...
Melissa Duenas Mama Warrior Doula
May 4, 201815 min read
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Overcoming fear: A VBAC Story
Jennifer had called me a few months back and wasn't sure if she wanted to try to have a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) or plan for a...
Melissa Duenas Mama Warrior Doula
Apr 30, 20189 min read
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