Melanie Gaze is an expert in the field of natural/low risk childbirth providing doula services and quality evidence-based education and utilizing Bradley Method techniques. She is trained to encourage, empower and enlighten not only the mother but also her partner, so both will feel confident with the knowledge and strategies to obtain the birth experience they desire. She has high expectations for partners to be involved and assume the role of the primary support person. Labours with adequate support are shorter, less painful, and require less intervention.  When a loved one takes on this responsibility, birth becomes an intimate bonding experience unlike any other.