Testimonial for Emily Cohen-Moreira
My labor at home and at the Birthing Center at Roosevelt/St. Luke's/Mt. Sinai was truly a fantastic experience! Emily helped my trust myself, and was reassuring but never pushy. She was calm, strong, and helped do whatever possible to ensure that I felt supported, and as in control as possible. She literally held me up through triage, which was not such a confortable environment, and once we got into the room, things were smoother than I dreamed. Laboring in the bathtub, on the toilet, next to the bed, and finally pushing on in the bed on my side, Emily coached me in collaboration with the midwife and my partner. She was great at sensing what would make me feel good (water, counterpressure against my legs, a hand on my back) before I even knew or could say what I wanted. Then, after the baby was born she helped make sure we had a good latch and felt settled in. Unfortunately, after my ideal natural labor, I developed a scary blood clot after the midwife had gone home, and Emily stayed with me to make sure we got the help I needed, which was eventually emergency surgery to remove the hematoma. So her role switched from direct support to advocating for me in the hospital setting, and I got to see her at ease and competent in both environments. I'm so glad Emily was there with us, and I would do it the same way if I had to do it over again. Thanks, Emily!
-Sharon Jacker
January 20, 2016
Emily Cohen-Moreira
Practical Birth and Breastfeeding
Birth Fee: $2400 to $5000
