Sarah

12/30/2023

Where do I begin....Emily was ABSOLUTELY incredible as a doula. I decided for my second baby I wanted to have a natural birth experience after an epidural assisted first birth. I was nervous about what to expect as far as pain and stamina with a natural birth. I was also extremely sick with a respiratory bug right before I went into labor. I knew I was feeling worn down and also knew I would be probably going into labor early just based on intuition. I called Emily and she had no problem coming early to support me to help ease my nerves. When my water broke and labor began she was immediately a constant of soothing, confident energy. During pushing she thought of everything, cool washcloth on my face, positive affirmations and was even there after delivery to help my body work through the shakes and post-delivery contractions. The most beneficial aspects of having Emily as your doula is her ability to speak up for your needs to other healthcare providers, her calm when it feels like chaos, and her true passion and knowledge for the birth process and the needs of the mom in each stage of labor. I plan to use Emily for any other birth whether natural or not and can't recommend her enough to anyone else!