Welcome to Birth Plus: Your Partner in Birth and Postpartum Support

Written By Melissa Hnosko

Hi there! We’re Joyce and Melissa - two moms, two doulas, and now, the co-founders of Birth Plus. Between the two of us, we have 23 years of combined experience walking alongside new and expecting families through some of the most beautiful (and sometimes challenging) seasons of life.

We’ve each been where you are.

Joyce is a birth doula and educator, guiding families through pregnancy, labor, and birth with calm, evidence-based support. Melissa is a lactation consultant and postpartum doula, helping parents navigate those first weeks and months with their newborns - making sure feeding, recovery, and emotional well-being are all supported.

And when we’re not supporting families, we’re moms to our three children each.

Why We Started Birth Plus

Over the years, we’ve seen firsthand how life-changing the right support can be. We’ve also seen how hard it can be for families to find the right doula, someone who not only has the skills and knowledge but also the heart and personality that fits their family.

We created Birth Plus to make that easier. Our vision was simple:

  • Curate a team of well-educated, highly trained doulas who are committed to evidence-based care.

  • Personalize the experience so each family is matched with a doula who feels like the right fit; someone you can trust in your most intimate, important moments.

  • Support the whole journey, from pregnancy through birth and into postpartum, because continuity of care matters.

Our Approach

At Birth Plus, we believe that every family deserves support that is:

  • Evidence-Based – You can trust the information and guidance you receive.

  • Compassionate – We lead with empathy, not judgment.

  • Family-Centered – Your goals, your values, your choices are always respected.

Our doulas are more than just professionals. They’re compassionate, steady partners for your journey into parenthood.

What You Can Expect From Us

Whether you’re looking for a birth doula, postpartum doula, prenatal education, or a combination of services, we’ll help you feel informed, prepared, and confident. We’re here to make sure you never feel alone, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step.

We’ll be sharing more on this blog about:

  • Birth preparation tips

  • Postpartum recovery and newborn care

  • Feeding support and troubleshooting

  • Stories and advice from our doula team

  • Evidence-based resources for every stage of parenthood

From our hearts to yours:
This work is deeply personal to us, not just because of our professional experience, but because we’ve been there ourselves. We know how important it is to feel supported, heard, and cared for during this life-changing time.

We’re honored to be part of your story.

Warmly,
Joyce & Melissa
Co-Founders, Birth Plus

Melissa Hnosko