Melissa Bennett

Melissa provides compassionate and holistic postpartum care, supporting new families as they navigate the early days and months of parenthood. With a focus on practical guidance, traditional care practices and emotional support, she helps parents transition smoothly into life with a newborn, prioritizing rest, connection and the mother-baby dyad.
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INNATE Postpartum Care Certified Practionner
Daytime Postpartum
Overnight Postpartum
Melissa brings over two decades of nurturing experience as a seasoned caregiver and is deeply committed to supporting families as they transition into new parenthood. With a background in infant and newborn care, she has spent many years as a trusted nanny, skillfully providing guidance and reassurance to families. Through extensive training with INNATE Traditions, she has cultivated a holistic understanding of postpartum care that honors traditional practices, fosters natural recovery, and promotes well-being for both parents and newborns. Melissa’s approach is rooted in the belief that the postpartum period is sacred—a time for slowing down, bonding, and allowing both parents and babies to acclimate to their new roles. Her work emphasizes the importance of emotional and physical recovery for mothers and supports them with gentle care practices, herbal and homeopathic remedies, and nourishing, balanced meals. Melissa’s knowledge of herbal medicine provides a natural, supportive option for easing postpartum discomforts, while her proficiency as a vegetarian chef allows her to prepare comforting, nutrient-dense meals that sustain new parents through long days and nights. As a postpartum doula, Melissa aims to create a warm, grounding environment where parents feel seen, heard, and empowered. Her guidance is individualized and mindful of each family’s needs, encouraging confidence in newborn care and providing comfort in every interaction. With Melissa’s support, families are able to approach the postpartum period with a strong foundation, a sense of community, and peace of mind.
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What families are saying

Melissa gave me the gift of presence. Sometimes all it takes to experience a healing is a nonjudgmental witness. With Melissa, I felt heard, safe and respected. I especially appreciated the way she was with my infant daughter. Here, too, I felt Melissa’s gift of attention, as my daughter was completely at ease with her, allowing me to relax into the healing and self care practices she offered. I’m so grateful to have received her care. -Monica P.
Christine was a calming voice in the birthing room, and an advocate for me when things got hard. Postpartum she has continued to be a support person as questions have arisen.

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