Pregnancy and Postpartum Resources — Melanie-Lavender and Sage Doula Care

Melanie trained with Birth Boot Camp in 2021 through their Birth Doula and Childbirth Instructor Programs as well as their Postpartum Doula Program in 2022.
Melanie is Infant CPR certified as well as AED and First Aid.
Melanie trained in Gilligan’s Guide in July of 2022.

Find more info about online classes and how to become a doula or childbirth instructor at birthbootcamp.com

I am so grateful for each family I get to serve and the friendships that form. I learn from them just as much as they learn from me.

Happy World Breastfeeding Week! Here’s to celebrating every mama and the beautiful differences in every journey. Whether you breastfed one day or one year, pumped exclusively (my hero), used donor milk or supplied donor milk, you are AMAZING!

*Updated* Availability Consultations are complimentary and can take place in person or virtually. I serve Edmond and surrounding areas up to 60 miles. 🥰 *I will make exceptions for travel depending on the area.

The birth worker in me can’t listen to this song without thinking about birth and how blessed I am to witness something so amazing. So thankful for the families that have chosen me to walk through this journey with them. You are strong. You are capable. You can do anything you set your mind to. You are deserving and worthy of an empowering birth experience and it shouldn’t be anything less. Your body knows how to birth a baby and your baby knows how to be born. You can surrender and come out stronger on the other side. *The song is Surrender by Natalie Taylor if you want to add it to your birth playlist.

Labor can feel like running uphill. Your mental strength comes into play when your physical strength is depleted. You’ll be tempted to run at full force thinking you can make it up the hill faster but you’ll find that your energy depletes quickly. The key is to take it one step at a time and enjoy the journey, the challenge, and eventually, the view from the top. Your sweet baby in your arms, making every step worth it and then some. You are more than capable and stronger than anything that comes your way.

When you teach a class and your students and you have the same snack vibe. 🙌🏼 Nutrition during pregnancy is all about balance. Peep the peanut m&m’s among the variety of Whole Foods. What are your go to snacks during pregnancy?

I chose to teach @birthbootcamp because I love the realistic approach. It lays out all of the information and empowers couples to make decisions that are best for them and their baby. I love reviews like this that validate my choice in curriculum and my decision to become an instructor. I am so excited for this sweet couple!

“True patriotism springs from a belief in the dignity of the individual, freedom and equality not just for Americans but for all people on Earth.” - Eleanor Roosevelt Happy 4th of July from my family to yours! ❤️🤍💙

I am so honored and excited to serve 6 families as they bring their sweet babies earth side in 2022! I still have limited availability for this year and full availability in 2023 as of now! Consultations are complimentary! Book one today at LavenderSageDoula.com

Another fun and successful Basic Training class at the @fit4mom_okc studio! I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to take couples and mamas through childbirth education. We cover a lot of information in a short amount of time and I learn from them as much as they learn from me. We laugh and shed some tears (mostly me lol) and my hope is that these couples come out of the class feeling excited and more prepared. I have a passion for empowering people and showing them they already have everything it takes to not only endure childbirth but enjoy it and let it transform them. I offer this class once a month and still have spots available for my upcoming dates. July 23, 9-5pm August 13, 9-5pm Fall dates will be announced soon! If you have a specific date you need, message me!

Your birth experience matters. ♡