Wachsman, Melanie

Melanie Wachsman

Basic Information
From
USA
Services
Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula
Area
Within 25 miles near Los Angeles, CA (USA)
Type of Practice
Solo practice
Clients per month
1 to 4 births and 1 to 4 postpartum families
Relevant volunteer or advocacy work
I volunteered at Cedars Sinai in labor & delivery, also in maternity. I have additional practical experience being at the hospital. I am a Certified Lactation Educator with on going classes in Los Angeles and on going prenatal yoga classes in Los Angeles www.mayoga.com. I am trained in yoga theraputics.
Contact
Phone

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Skill Assessments
Assessed 0/6·🏅 Advanced 0/6

Safety & First Aid

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Infant Illness Care

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Communication & Collaboration

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Childcare English

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Daily Care

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Child Development

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Birth Doula Service
Fee
Not specified
Experience
13 years and 125 births attended
Attends hospital births?
I do not leave until your baby has established breatfeeding.
Attends birth center births?
All Birth Centers
Attends home births?
Any Home Birth

Certifications:

  • DONA International - Certified Birth Doula
  • Hypnobabies - Certified Hypno-Doula
Postpartum Doula Service
Fee
Not specified
Experience
13 years and 45 families served

Certifications:

  • DONA International - Certified Postpartum Doula
Other Services Offered
  • Acupressure
  • Babywearing education
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Military families support
Doula Training
  • DONA International-Approved Workshop, October 2008
Fee Details
Please contact me for rates of service.
Employer Reviews
13 years ago
Melanie Wachsman was hugely supportive throughout the final months of my pregnancy, through labor and childbirth, and in follow up care and lactation support. She provided home visits, with educational support and childbirth preparation, and was available to answer questions at any time. When I went into labor, I was able to contact her in the middle of the night to guide me through. She met us at the hospital and stayed with us, advocating on our behalf and providing physical and emotional support through the birth. She stayed at the hospital until she was certain we were all stable. Finally, Melanie provided much needed emotional and physical support in the weeks and months after the birth, specifically as a lactation consultant, but answering many other questions as well. I would absolutely want to work with Melanie again if I have another child.