Melissa DuenasOct 26, 20233 min readShannon The first time I talked to Shannon, she told me she wanted a doula this time around, because while her first birth didn’t contain details...
Melissa Duenas Mama Warrior DoulaJul 1, 20195 min readRosie: First time momWe arrived to the hospital at 6pm. The nurses and midwives watched Rosie labor. One of the nurses, Katherine, engaged Rosie and the first th
Melissa Duenas Mama Warrior DoulaApr 25, 20195 min readMichaela: En caul hospital birthThe doctor standing next to me motioned with his hand that he wanted Michaela to flip over and Jen, very politely said, "She's doin
Melissa Duenas Mama Warrior DoulaApr 21, 20196 min readDiane: A doula's home birthQuinn and Theresa, Diane's mother, were present and their anxious energy was palpable. Every time Diane would moan they would go by her
Melissa Duenas Mama Warrior DoulaFeb 11, 20198 min read"Just you and I defying gravity..."Stephanie sent me some messages and pictures of her skin and was diagnosed with something worse, shingles at 38 weeks pregnant. She was mise
Melissa Duenas Mama Warrior DoulaJan 31, 20196 min readVBA2C makes 7I remember meeting Felicia for the first time like it was yesterday. My schedule was full for the month she was due, but she said a...