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Hello there,
I'm Mel (they/them)
I want every client to feel seen and held,
and to have a safe
and satisfying experience.
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Scroll for some fun facts about me!
Get to Know Me
I'm an east coaster at heart (Mass in the Midwest!) who trained to be a doula in Brooklyn in 2019. The only thing I love more than the ocean is my Midwestern partner. I spent several years teaching and leading in an elementary school, and then coaching teachers at Teach For America, before making the switch to birthwork full time.
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In high school I happily gave rides to Planned Parenthood in Boston (abortion is healthcare!). I've been passionate about reproductive justice ever since.
My first birth blew my mind, read why I'm a doula here
Fun Facts
Mel is magic. They are so knowledgeable, intentional, creative, and meet you where you are at. Working with Mel through pregnancy helped my husband and I feel even more bonded and ready for whatever came next. They held my hand through stitches, and guided me through the first latch. Being able to text or call them through those first couple months with a newborn was so comforting and helpful. I truly cannot recommend any one human more than Mel Haley. Born to be a doula! (See what I did there? ??)
Rosie M., Full Garden + Class
What is in my doula bag?
I am constantly editing what stays and what goes in my bag, so this is just a snapshot of my right-now stuff. Read all the way to the end for a look at my original doula bag and how it has changed.
The actual bag is a travel backpack, which feels right as a lover of travel. I really like that everything is visible and also contained in zippers. I can open this on the floor of...
