Melissa Fuller

Melissa (she/her) is an abortion doula, sex educator, and the Abortion Support Program Manager at Birth Mark. She has been sharing her passion for sexual and reproductive health for over a decade through writing, workshops, and individual support.

Since she can remember, Melissa’s attention has been drawn to the barriers and gaps that make sexual and reproductive health services inaccessible when they’re needed most. Her work now focuses on supporting others as they navigate these barriers to bridge gaps wherever possible.

While completing her master’s in sexology, Melissa had the opportunity to study social stigma as a barrier to sexual health support. Using a qualitative approach to her thesis research, she witnessed the impact of holding a kind, non-directive space for participants to share their experiences and needs without judgement.

Inspired to deepen her ability to hold this space and to further her learning across the reproductive spectrum, Melissa trained as a birth and abortion doula. She then co-founded the Montreal Abortion Access Project (MAAP), a collective of doulas and sexologists who offer abortion information, resources, and support. She has since expanded her skills with training in pregnancy options counselling, sex & pregnancy support, trauma-informed abortion support, pregnancy loss support, and grief literacy.

As a doula, Melissa holds space for others to catch their breath. She views every client as the expert of their own experience and herself as a companion on their journey. 

Melissa can be found on Instagram @theabortiondoula