Testimonial for Emily Wannenburg
I have had the unique priviledge of not only being a client of Emily's for my second baby, but also attending births alongside of her, as I am also a birth photographer. I chose her as my doula after seeing her calm, empowering presence at many births.
Although I anticipated a smooth, fast labor and birth at home with my midwife, husband, and mother, I still wanted the best insurance policy I could buy: a doula. Should things go off-course, I needed to have Emily by my side to help me navigate a change in plans.
Emily was a wonderful resource throughout my pregnancy. She was a shoulder to cry on when I was anxious about an ultrasound. She was a sounding board and resource when my baby still wasn't here after 41+ weeks.
When I called her the morning that I was in labor and said I wasn't sure if this was actually happening and not sure if she should come, she dropped everything and sped across town. Her deep knowledge and sharp instincts told her that she needed to run, and what to you know, my baby was in my arms less than two hours later. Her lower back counter-pressure, smooth hands across my arms and shoulders, and calming presence helped me to focus through my freight-train fast labor while the rest of my team was flying around me, getting everything ready. My birth video shows her beaming ear to ear behind me as I caught my own baby and brought him to my chest. She worked beautifully as a well-oiled machine with my midwife, birth assistant, birth photographer, and family, quickly cleaning things up and leaving my house neater than when she arrived.
I cannot recommend Emily enough and I'm so grateful for everything she does for our local birth community!
-Dallas Arthur
August 20, 2020
Emily Wannenburg
MemmysMommas™
Birth Fee: $3250
