A Doula Who’s Been There—Supporting Mothers with Faith and Compassion

Faith-Centered Doula & Childbirth Educator | Serving Dallas/Fort Worth.

Your postpartum season is sacred. My mission is to support you with compassion, prayer, and evidence-based care—helping you walk in confidence, peace, and God’s grace.

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"Doula Melanie Powell holding a newborn while providing in-home postpartum support in a warm, family kitchen."

My Journey to Becoming a Doula

Family has always been at the heart of who I am. From a young age, I felt called to serve others—especially mothers navigating the sacred seasons of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

But it wasn’t until I became a mother myself that I understood the depth of that struggle. During my first birth, I felt pressured into interventions, leaving me disconnected from my body and my voice.

My postpartum experience was marked by depression and isolation—until a postpartum doula stepped into my life and helped me rediscover strength, clarity, and healing.

Her support changed me.
And it revealed my calling.

““The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me.” ”
— Psalm 28:7

MY STORY

When I was pregnant, I didn’t know what real support felt like.

Like many parents, we took the hospital classes and prepared for birth—but those classes focused almost entirely on interventions and procedures. No one explained how labor actually works. No one prepared me for postpartum. And no one told me how critical support truly is.

I entered motherhood without support and quickly found myself overwhelmed. I struggled with postpartum anxiety and depression, believing I was supposed to “figure it out” on my own.

Looking back, I didn’t fail.
I was unsupported.

Everything changed when I found my own postpartum doula.

She didn’t just help with tasks—she supported me. She helped me feel grounded, prepared, and cared for in a season where I had felt invisible. Through her care, my entire outlook on motherhood changed.

That experience is why I do this work today.

"Parent in a hospital bed holding a newborn while another adult offers support, with medical bassinet and blankets nearby."

Little Flower Birth Services
Inspired by St. Thérèse of Lisieux • Rooted in Faith • Grounded in Love

The Heart Behind Little Flower Birth Services

In October 2024, I followed God’s gentle prompting to begin my doula journey and founded Little Flower Birth Services in Dallas/Fort Worth. Guided by the wisdom of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, I strive to serve through small acts done with great love.

By June 2025, I became a Certified Doula & Childbirth Educator through the International Doula Institute—allowing me to offer high-quality, faith-centered support to families across DFW.

My mission is simple:
to nurture the whole family—body, mind, and spirit—and ensure every mother feels informed, empowered, and never alone.

Little Flower Birth Services exists so mothers don’t have to learn the value of support the hard way.

I serve expecting and new mothers who:

  • Feel unsure about what postpartum will really be like

  • Have prepared for birth but still feel anxious or underprepared

  • Don’t yet know what support can look like

  • Want care that honors both body and soul

My approach is:

  • Faith-centered, not preachy

  • Gentle, not fear-based

  • Grounded in education, presence, and compassion

  • Rooted in the belief that support is not a luxury—it’s provision

My Background & Training

.✓ Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education & Special Education (2012)

.✓ Certified Doula & Childbirth Educator — International Doula Institute (2025)

✓Attended a spinning babies workshop to help promote movement in labor (2026)

✓ Trauma-informed care that focuses on mental, emotional, and spiritual health.

How I Serve You

  • "Dad holding mom's pregnant belly with the sun shinning between them"

    Empowerment & Advocacy

    Every woman deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported throughout her birth journey. I help you find your voice, understand your rights, and make decisions aligned with your values and faith.

  • "Doula talking with a new client at a table "

    Informed Consent & Birth Rights

    I guide you through common interventions, informed consent, and how to confidently communicate with providers.

  • "Doula supporting mom through a tub birth"

    Comfort Measures & Labor Techniques

    Breathing, positioning, counterpressure, partner support, and more—practical tools for peaceful, effective labor.

  • "New mom holding a toy as she breastfeeds her baby"

    Breastfeeding, Newborn Cues & Postpartum Care

    Gentle guidance to help you feed, soothe, and bond with your baby, while supporting your emotional and physical healing.

  • "Scrabble tiles spelling out faith"

    Holistic Spiritual Support

    Faith-based affirmations, prayer, emotional grounding, and Christ-centered care for your whole being.

  • "Dad kneeling next to pregnant mom kissing her belly"

    Partner Support & Teamwork

    I teach your partner how to confidently support you—emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

— Isaiah 41:10

You’re Never Alone on This Journey

Motherhood doesn’t follow a schedule—and neither does my support. I’m here to walk with you through pregnancy, labor, and the fourth trimester with compassion and prayer.

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