Empowering motherhood, wholeheartedly

“Just as a woman’s heart knows how to pump, her lungs to fill with air,
and her hand to pull back from fire, so her body knows how to birth.”
- Virginia DiOrio

Welcome!

Welcome to Heartland Birth & Wellness! I’m so glad you are exploring the idea of home birth. Whether you choose one of the other wonderful ladies in the area, I pray that you have the birth you have always envisioned. At Heartland Birth & Wellness, our goal is to empower motherhood wholeheartedly!

Meet the (soon-to-be) Midwife

Prenatal

Labor & Birth

Newborn

Postpartum & Breastfeeding

Services

  • "Melissa was a wonderful presence to have throughout our journey into parenthood. She provided a listening ear to any concerns we had and always did her best to give us informational, in-depth answers to any questions we had. She did an amazing job throughout our time with her, and I would absolutely recommend her if you're looking for a kind, informative midwife who keeps it real with you and goes above and beyond.

    — Layla Sanchez

  • I had the privilege of working and training alongside Melissa. and it was such a blessing to witness the way she cared for women and families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. She approached every client with compassion, gentleness, and genuine dedication. Always making women feel seen, heard, and supported during such an important season of life. During the time we worked together, I saw tremendous growth in her confidence, knowledge, and leadership as a midwife. She was always eager to learn, grow, and better serve the families in her care. It became so clear to me that midwifery was not simply a profession for her, but truly God's calling on her life. Melissa is also a vital asset to the midwifery community. Her heart for women, commitment to safe and compassionate care, and willingness to support both clients and fellow midwives make her an incredible presence in this field. Any family would be deeply blessed to have her as part of their birth journey.

    —Courtney Diggs, CPM, LM

  • "Every detail was thoughtfully executed. We're thrilled with the outcome."

    —Former Customer