Sarah Kumar

5/17/2026

Emily supported our family as a nighttime doula during the newborn stage with our daughter, Autumn, and we’re incredibly grateful for her care and support. She was reliable, communicative, calm, and consistently met both me and Autumn where we were each day.

One thing I especially appreciated was her proactive approach. Every morning, she shared detailed overnight updates on feeding, diapers, sleep stretches, and moods- something I had meticulously tracked myself with my first two babies, but hadn’t thought to ask for when using a doula. It was such a thoughtful surprise and gave me so much peace of mind.

She also brought a very grounded, data-informed approach to newborn care that I sincerely appreciated. When I was anxious about frequent spit-ups/fussiness and worried about a potential food allergy, she helped reassure me by talking through what true allergy symptoms typically look like, why Autumn didn’t seem to fit that pattern, and practical ways I could track common culprits if I wanted additional reassurance. Even as a third-time mom, I still needed that calm perspective and encouragement around feeding, sleep, and what was developmentally normal. And Emily consistently provided it in such a thoughtful and supportive way.

We appreciate Emily's support and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for a knowledgeable, steady, and compassionate nighttime doula! 

Kendra Schumann

4/9/2026

Emily was a crucial part of my pregnancy and postpartum experience. Before having my baby, she provided me with key resources and videos to help me create my birth plan. While having a high-risk pregnancy with twins it was crucial to understand my higher likelihood of c-section and what that could look like. From product recommendations to what questions, you should ask your doctor having someone like Emily in your corner is key. After I had my baby, Emily made a variety of snacks and food for our freezer which kept us going. She was able to walk me through sizing my flanges for my pump and discuss any questions I had about my c-section scar care. Along this pregnancy journey she was a key sounding board for concerns and questions. During pregnancy it can often feel like it's all about the baby, but Emily makes sure you as a mom feel SEEN and empowers to feel all your emotions, the good, the bad, the confusing. I would highly recommend her for both your birth and postpartum support. 

Andrew

4/7/2026

We feel so lucky that we had the privilege of working with Emily as our post-partem doula and night nurse. Emily entered our lives when our daughter was just over a week old. She's our first child, so while we were happy beyond words, we truly had no idea what we were doing. Emily brought not only some much-needed expertise and support - she brought a calm and kindness that made us feel confident and calm. She offered incredibly helpful tips on feeding, on sleeping, on gas management, and on how to do tummy time in a way that our daughter just loved. And as a night nurse, she gifted us back our sleep, because we knew we could close our eyes, trusting that our daughter was in truly excellent care. We could not recommend Emily more highly - she's skilled, she's kind, she's calm, and most of all, she absolutely loves supporting babies and families during this very special time. 

Katharine

1/29/2026

Working with Emily was great! 

I am so appreciative of the care that she extended to our baby and our family. She was extremely supportive and we felt very comfortable with her taking care of our newborn at night so that we could get some much needed rest! We are forever grateful for her help!

Amanda Murphy

1/6/2026

We loved working with Emily! She was a wonderful relief during the postpartum period and felt like a natural addition to our care team. We knew that welcoming a second child would provide additional challenges and Emily helped provide quality care, light housework support, and an empathetic ear allowing me time and space to rest and heal. She provided judgement-free suggestions and shared knowledge without being pushy and supported our decisions for feeding and care. It was an absolute bonus that she understood and was familiar with food allergies/sensitivities as we're a multi-food allergy household. We felt so comfortable with her in our home and appreciated her attention and care she brought to our entire family.

Brie Walsh

1/6/2026

I’m more than happy to recommend my colleague Emily as a doula! She has covered my clients on several occasions, and each time the experience has been consistently positive. My clients have shared how pleased they were with her calm presence, attentiveness, and professionalism. Emily is highly organized, thoughtful in her care, and always makes people feel safe and supported. She is someone I trust completely to step in for my clients, and I know they are in capable, compassionate hands with her. If you are looking for a great doula in the Madison area, Emily is my recomendation for you!