Michelle L'Esperance-Muñoz

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Northampton, Massachusetts
30 years of experience
About me

Michelle is the owner and primary doula and Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) at Warm Welcome Birth Services. Attending 700+ births and counting as a midwife and doula, she has collected and developed a multitude of insights and ideas to help families have more vibrant, healthy pregnancies and wonderful birth­days. She is a first-generation Chilean-American and delights in nurturing the next generation of birth workers, especially BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and allies. Michelle believes that diversity among caregivers is a crucial ingredient in reproductive justice and addressing systemic healthcare disparities. Whether teaching a roomful of expectant parents, or supporting clients through their dream water-birth in the local hospital, Michelle radiates the joy that can often be found just behind the curtain of birth’s intense work.

Education

Associates in Fine Arts- Photography, University of Maine (1994)

Bachelor of Arts-Anthropology, Smith College (1997)

Specialized Associates in Midwifery, Manna School of Midwifery (2003)

Certification and training

Certified Professional Midwife, NARM (2005)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program, AAP (2002)

Trained in Spinning Babies (2012)

"HypnoDoula" Certified in Hypnobabies techniques (2016)

Memberships and affiliations

Certified Professional Midwife, NARM

Green River Doula Network

Credentials
CPM
Specialties
Abnormal Bleeding Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Abuse Acculturation and Immigration Acupressure During Labor Acupuncture Advanced Maternal Age Allergies Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Aromatherapy Attachment problems Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Baby and Toddler Sleep Coach Babywearing Belly Binding Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Photographer Birth Support Birth Trauma Brain Based Hypnotherapy Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Breech Birth Building Healthy Communication Caring for Special Needs Children Cesarean, Episiotomy and Scar Pain Childbirth Education Childhood Growth and Development Doula Trainer Evidence-Based Care Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Family Photography Fresh 48 Photography Grief and Loss HAES (Health at Every Size) Approach Healthy Eating High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Hospital Birth Hypnobirthing Method Infant Care Infertility Insomnia Keeping Fit Labor Doula Labor Monitrice Lactation Consultation Lactation Home Visits Latch Issues LGBTQ+ Life Transitions Loss and Bereavement Doula Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Maternity and Newborn Photographer Mindfulness Multiples Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn, Baby, & Birth Photography Newborn Care Newborn Exam Newborn Photography Nipple and Breast Pain Parenting Parenting Support Perinatal and Infant Loss Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Postpartum Photography Preconception Pregnancy Complications Premature Infants Prenatal Care Prenatal Lactation Education Pre/Post Natal Pain and Weakness Relaxation Techniques Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Sibling Preparation Spirituality Stress Management Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth
Languages

English, Spanish

Service introduction

Warm Welcome Birth Services offers Birth and Postpartum Doula Care, Experiential Childbirth Ed, and Doula Trainings. Option of hypnosis, all birth plans supported.

Packages
Complete Pregnancy and Birth Doula
I put a lot of energy into 5 prenatal meetings with my Birth Doula clients, helping you feel well prepared for birth long before your due date. Enjoy personalized experienced support during your birth, and 2 or 3 visits after the birth to check in about your adjustment.
$2,800.00
USD Flat rate
Home Postnatal Care
Wouldn't it be wonderful to have non-judgemental help as you and your family are adjusting to a new baby at home? I can help with whatever is most on your mind during each visit - breastfeeding, pumping or bottle feeding; sibling adjustment; sleep questions; baby soothing; how to bathe baby; infant development; processing your birth; light housekeeping and cooking delicious nourishing meals.
$65.00
USD Per hour
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