I am so grateful for all of the support that both Ashley and Melanie of Emerald Doulas provided for us leading up to the birth of our daughter, during the birth itself, and during our time as new parents. As this was our first child, my husband and I were unsure if we wanted a doula: would it be strange to have someone else right there with us during such an intimate experience? Hiring Emerald Doulas was such a good decision, and I truly can’t imagine doing it any other way. Melanie was there with us for the birth, and her calm nature, affirmations, and techniques to relieve pain allowed me to really experience the birth the way I wanted to, and allowed my husband to be present with me and not feel like it was his job to move things along or manage my pain. The entire experience would have had a different tone if we didn’t have Melanie’s support. Truly, I can’t recommend Emerald Doulas highly enough!
-Katherine Jones
April 08, 2016
Emerald Doulas, LLC
Birth Fee: $1600
Postpartum Rate: $45 to $55