Meet Melissa

Hello, my name is Mel (they/them) and I’m a full spectrum doula, childbirth educator, and placenta encapsulation specialist. I was a doula long before I knew the word, and I officially trained in Brooklyn in 2019 before relocating to Chicago to be closer to my wife's family. I am passionate about working with beautiful constellations of queer families as they shift and grow. I believe in the sacred and the scientific, so my practice is informed by evidence, ritual, & plants. I do this work because I believe that every person deserves true informed consent and bodily autonomy during their birth. I’m always learning.

When I'm not attending births you might find me in my garden, crocheting, baking, reading, or walking my naughty little dog, Coconut.

You can also connect with me on Instagram @wyld_garden or at www.wyld-garden.com.

Credentials: M.Ed, CD