Melissa Koning

Postpartum Doula
Multiples Specialist
Lactation Educator and Counselor
Whole-family Support

About Me

There is no way to peace. Peace is the way. -A.J. Muste

As a postpartum doula, my job is to meet mom and family exactly where they are after the birth of their new baby, and to support them as they grow into their new roles. A doula provides practical, physical, emotional, and informational support.

I have been supporting families professionally since 2001.

I am:

  • A DONA International certified postpartum doula.
  • A Certified Lactation Educator and Counselor.
  • An experienced multiples specialist.
  • Experienced and knowledgeable with helping newborns establish healthy sleep patterns.
  • Certified in adult, child, and infant CPR and First Aid.
  • Trained in the Shanti model of support, which values genuine mutual respect, empowerment, acceptance, and empathy.




If we hope to create a non-violent world where respect and kindess replace fear and hatred, we must begin with how we treat each other at the beginning of life. For that is where our deepest patterns are set. From these roots grow fear and alienation- or love and trust. -Suzanne Arms