About

Melanie Salazar-Sharp is a Catholic, Chicana, wife, mother, and a San Francisco–based birth keeper and women’s health advocate passionate. As a trained birth doula with Natural Resources, Melanie supports mothers and their partners with a calm, grounded presence; culturally-informed care; and a deep respect for the sacredness of birth.

Alongside birth support, Melanie brings her expertise in fertility awareness and natural family planning (NFP) as a FEMM teacher-in-training. She helps women understand their bodies through cycle charting and personalized education that honors their unique health and family-building goals. In addition, Melanie hosts her Open to Life Podcast at the intersection of body literacy and human rights.

Beginning in 2026, Melanie will also offer hormone coaching, expanding her ability to support women throughout every season of their reproductive lives—from preconception to postpartum and beyond.

With a background in nearly a decade community advocacy and a heart for meeting families right where they are, Melanie is committed to creating a nurturing, judgment-free space where women feel seen, supported, and equipped to thrive.

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