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Recent Updates with Mom2Mom
At this time Melissa is currently only accepting births from previous clients due to the recent birth of her third child in May 2008. For further information or redirection to other birth doulas within Fort McMurray please email: ppdoula@hotmail.com
Come and attend
Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Support Group;
entering its third season every Friday from 10am-12noon at The Hub in Timberlea starting June 27 2008. Please refer to the calendar page on this website for upcoming dates and cancellations.
IT'S A BOY!
Quinton Tanner Ball was born at 8:02am on May 14, 2008 weighing 8lbs. 0oz. and sprouting dark hair! He is welcomed by proud Mommy and Daddy Melissa and Tanner as well as a very excited big brother Ethan (3yrs) and a super helpful big sister Brienna (2yrs). Melissa endured her 18-hour all-natural childbirth with the love and support of her amazing husband, the great help from her sister Laura Smith, and her fantastic doula Jacquie Munro. Quin was born in Vancouver, B.C. at St.Paul's Hospital.
Quinton Tanner Ball at 3 weeks old
February 15, 2008:
Melissa attended the miraculous birth of first-time parents Cindy and Al who welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Mara, 7lbs. 4oz. This birth was truly a unique event!
February 13, 2008:
Melissa was fortunate to help with the delivery of baby Joel, 7lbs.10oz., second baby born to proud parents Chantal and Dorien. Joel was born by natural childbirth after an exceptionally speedy delivery!
November 7, 2007:
Melissa helped first-time Mom, Nadia and Fred, deliver their daughter Kaley, 8lbs.15oz. Kaley's birth was very eventful and we are all thankful to finally be able to hold this precious bundle.
November 4, 2007:
It's another GIRL! Cassia Elizabeth entered the world a day after her due date to first-time parents Kori and Paul. Kori had an excellent childbirth and accomplished her goal of using no pain medication.
October 9, 2007:
Welcome beautiful baby Mya! First baby to proud parents Rob and Lana; Mya weighed in at a whopping 8lbs.15.5oz. It was a pleasure being able to attend this exciting birth.
July 13, 2007:
Welcome baby Eric! Second son born to parents Kara-Lyn and Byron after a speedy natural childbirth. It was an incredible experience.
July 11, 2007:
Congratulations Lindsey and Kyle on the birth of baby Daelan! Melissa was honored to be a part of this birth experience.
July 6, 2007:
Welcome baby Jakob! Melissa had the incredible experience of attending the extremely eventful birth of first baby born to parents Jason and Clarissa.
May 30, 2007:
Melissa had the exciting experience of attending the birth of twins Haala and Ibrahim; born by natural delivery.
May 6, 2007:
Melissa was pleased to attend the birth of first baby, Koen William, to proud parents Carrie and Murray.
April 30, 2007:
Melissa aided at the birth of Terance Joesph, the fourth child to complete the family for Lucinda and Andy.
February 20, 2007:
Guest speaker for the “Lets Talk Wellness Show” on CJOK
Featured in the “Lets Talk Wellness” article appearing in The Fort McMurray Today for Postpartum Depression.
December 7, 2006 :
Welcoming the birth of baby Carmen, second daughter to Michelle. After an unsuccessful attempt to breastfeed her first baby, Michelle and Carmen have now been exclusively breastfeeding for weeks!
December 5, 2006
Welcoming the birth of baby Mallory, first daughter born to Michele. Despite a very sleepy start after having been born by c-section, mom's determination to breastfeed has benefited Mallory with an incredible weight gain. Mallory is a very active and eager little nurser!
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