DONA Certified Birth Doula
DONA Certified Postpartum Doula
Certified Lactation Educator Counselor
ICEA Trained Childbirth Educator
NCSA Trained Newborn Care Specialist
Hypnobirthing Trained Doula
Baby Sign Language Educator
Adult & Infant/Child CPR/First Aid Certified
BA degree - Speech Communication
Proficient in American Sign Language
Birth
Doting Doula
Newborn Sleep Lecture w/ Dr. Polly Moore - November 2014
Rebozo Training Workshop w/ Gina Kirby - February 2015
Childbirth Preparation Course w/ Kathy Killebrew - March 2015
Babywearing Workshop w/ Laura Brown - April 2015
Couples to Parents: Transition to Parenthood Workshop w/ Dr. Rhona Berens - May 2015
Cloth Diapering 101 workshop w/ Tamaira Kaster - May 2015
I have been working with children and families for over 15 years. From nannying to daycare, newborn care, preschool, special education, tutoring and volunteer work, I have been blessed to learn and grow in this field. It is a privilege to assist you during this sensitive and critical period, and encourage you on this new journey, or existing path! My years in childcare gave me a solid foundation that naturally led to caring for families as a whole, and casting any bit of judgment aside. There are many approaches, methods, and parenting styles, and that what works for your family is often what is BEST for your family. I bring this same philosophy to your birth, supporting whatever way you choose to give birth, and the decisions you make as the parent of your newborn child. I am honored to support you, and be an ally and advocate for the birth you desire, and the postpartum period you deserve.
* Please note I also have a background in American Sign Language, and completed an ASL interpreting program in 2012. I happily accept and assist Deaf and hard of hearing clients, as well as hearing clients.
Melissa Coe
"A woman meets herself in childbirth. It represents our greatest potential for what we can be as a species, if we let it teach us."
--Pushed Author, Jennifer Block
Postpartum
Lactation Management for Doulas w/ Vergie Hughes - January 2013
DONA Postpartum Doula Training w/ Kathrin Auger - Feb 2013
DONA Birth Doula Training w/ Ana Paula Markel - April 2013
Introduction to Childbirth for Doulas w/ Ana Paula Markel - April 2013
Introduction to Child Development - Valley College - Spring 2013
Hypnobirthing (The Mongan Method) w/ Alisha Tamburri - June 2013
UC San Diego Lactation Educator Counselor program w/ Gini Baker - Summer 2013
Advanced Business Skills Workshop for Doulas w/ Tracy Hartley - August 2013
Green Baby Care Class w/ Rachel Myers - August 2013
Waterbirth Certification Workshop w/ Barbara Harper - October 2013
Vaccination Workshop w/ Dr. Deborah Gleisner - October 2013
Two Doulas Childbirth Course w/ Becca Gordon & Kate Zachary - January 2014
NCSA Approved Newborn Care Specialist Training w/ Katie Morin - March 2014
Babies need Love, Microbes & Stress: Workshop w/ Dr. Michel Odent - March 2014
Pediatric CPR and First Aid w/ Michael Curtis - April 2014
Undisturbing Birth: Workshop w/ Dr. Sarah Buckley - September 2014
Hypnobirthing for Birth Workers: Workshop w/ Ellie Shea - September 2014
ICEA Childbirth Educator Training w/ Ana Paula Markel - October 2014
A Day With Penny Simkin: Workshop w/ Penny Simkin - October 2014
Advanced Skills for Doulas Worshop w/ Becca Gordon & Leah Miller - October 2014