Castor, Melissa

Melissa Castor

Basic Information
From
USA
Languages
English, French Creole, Haitian Creole
Services
Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula
Area
Within 25 miles near Miami, FL (USA)
College Education
BA/BS
Type of Practice
Independent contractor with a doula agency
Clients per month
1 to 4 births and 1 to 3 postpartum families
Relevant volunteer or advocacy work
Child Care Provider- Women's Health Advocate- CMA
Contact
Phone

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

Safety & First Aid

Basic exam

Infant Illness Care

Basic exam

Communication & Collaboration

Basic exam

Childcare English

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Daily Care

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Child Development

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Birth Doula Service
Fee
$500
Experience
5 years and 35 births attended
Attends hospital births?
All Hospitals
Attends birth center births?
All Birth Centers
Attends home births?
Any Home Birth
Postpartum Doula Service
Fee
$30 to $80
Experience
3 years and 23 families served
Other Services Offered
  • Acupressure
  • Antepartum doula support
  • Belly casting
  • Birth counseling for survivors of childhood sexual abuse
  • Childbirth education services
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Infant massage education
  • Lactation consultant/counselor services
  • Miscarriage support
  • Newborn care specialist
  • Reduced rates for women considering adoption
  • Satellite doula (for remote and rural clients)
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
  • Virtual and remote doula support
Doula Training
  • DONA International-Approved Workshop, August 2019
Employer Reviews
2 years ago
Mel is an amazing doula. GOD SENT! The way She was there for me and advocated for me throughout my pregnancy was definitely unmatched. She was very helpful when I was giving birth by guiding my husband through a  couple exercises to help make my experience better. Even when things changed, and my birth plan was not prioritized, she made sure she found other solutions for me and kept me calm when I was having any doubt or worries. She has never left me and my husband's side. I will definitely have her as my doula for my second child and I highly recommend her if you are planning on getting a doula. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT
2 years ago
Wow! The nerve. You arent even a certified doula. Just a scammer. Who scammed a mom out of her money to not even show up. Then to later find out you ain't even a certified doula. You are a disgusting person.
2 years ago
SCAMMER ALERT!!!  Melissa never showed up to my birth, did not provide a replacement / back up, and refused to refund me my deposit.  On her profile and paperwork she claimed to be educated with / affiliated with DONA so I reached out to them to help mediate if possible.  I got an email back from them saying they have no record of her and she is in no way affiliated with them.  Please take this profile down as this is false advertisement for a scammer!
4 years ago
Mel is such a great doula. She was there to support me throughout my pregnancy and was helpful during the delivery process. Even when things changed, and my plans were rearranged, she helped keep me reassured, and never left me and my partner's side. Would definitely recommend if you are planning on getting a doula for your birth.