Emily is a heroic doula. She is smart, matter-of-fact, knowledgeable, warm, and totally not judgy: on hand to support whatever choices you make. I recommend her most highly. Before the birth she met with us and talked pain coping and other tricks. She was always available to answer questions. During the labor she advocated for us and anticipated our needs. She was unfailingly positive, reassuring, and firm—a great source of strength for me and my husband. It is not easy to deliver a child and Emily made the experience much less scary. She has the wonderful talent of adjusting her presence to what you need and want: she knows when to be funny, when to cheer, when to step back. She also took beautiful candid photos of us with the baby—something I didn't know how much I wanted until I had them. Her post-natal visits were fun and helpful. She seems to have seen it all before, which is very comforting for a first-time mom. Everyone should have a doula like Emily.
-christine smallwood
February 15, 2017
Practical Birth and Breastfeeding
Birth Fee: $2400 to $5000
