“I contacted Mel at about 3 months post partum, as I was struggling to get any time with my older child and just needed someone to hold the baby. Nurseries and childminders were not the right fit and Mel was exactly what we needed. She held my baby calmly even if she was upset, I wish we had known Mel from day 1 it would have made such a difference. Can’t recommend her enough. Thankyou!”

She collected prescriptions, advised on breastfeeding, baby carrying, effective nursing bras, sterilising and expressing milk. She held the baby while I had vital naps… She did things for me before I even knew I needed them. She saw me at my most vulnerable and I never once felt judged or uncomfortable.

I would give Melanie a hundred stars if I could.”

“Melanie’s personality was a ‘good fit’ to my needs as she took a practical approach but also showed an enormous level of empathy. ”

“As soon as I spoke to Mel on the phone I knew I wanted her to be my doula. I’m generally someone who finds it hard to be taken care of by someone else, but there was something about her made me just want to give me a hug and tell me it would all be OK.”