We cannot say enough good things about Emily – we are so grateful to have had her support before, during, and after the birth of our daughter. We had not initially planned to hire a doula, but upon learning that our plan to deliver in a birthing center was no longer a possibility at 37 weeks, we knew that we needed the support of an experienced doula to navigate a hospital setting. Having met Emily as our childbirth educator, we knew she would be the perfect person.
Our labor and delivery could not have gone more differently than planned and we were so glad to have Emily by our sides. In addition to being incredibly experienced and wise, Emily is so kind, non-judgmental, confident, and open-minded. When the hospital staff asked me to stay in the bed for monitoring purposes, Emily compromised with the nurses and physically held the monitoring belt to my belly so that I could achieve a more comfortable position standing. Having her present to advocate for us made us so much more comfortable in the hospital setting, which had been a source of anxiety. Emily’s presence and touch are so reassuring; she was the perfect doula for two first time parents.
Additionally, as a queer couple, we can assure you that Emily is wonderful to work with! We give Emily our highest recommendation!
-Samantha Hurley Doucet
August 31, 2016
Practical Birth and Breastfeeding
Birth Fee: $2400 to $5000
