Testimonial for Emily Steadman
Emily was part of the doula team that we chose to be part of our birth experience and I cannot recommend her enough! I think the only way to describe her presence is "calming and empowering". This was my first birth and I had my heart set on laboring without medication. In our birth-planning meeting, we discussed several things including what we wanted for both the birth and post partum period. As a new mom, I was feeling most overwhelmed with the thought of not getting enough sleep (I'm not a good person when I'm tired) and how breast feeding might impact my husband's ability to help me during night feedings. We talked through this with Emily and she not only helped us come up with a plan that would work for our family, but by talking through our options, she made us feel empowered that we CAN actually make this work. It may not look like anyone else's plan but it would work for us and that was what was most important.
Emily was present for the first part of my labor experience and I could not have been more grateful for her presence. She knew exactly what to do to help relieve pressure during the intense labor and was a steady, calming presence when I thought I might not be able to make it through without an epidural. My husband also felt tremendous confidence and reassurance by having her with us.
As grateful as I was for Emily's presence during my labor, I found her experience and expertise invaluable in the post partum period. I had so many questions that came up about breast feeding and once again, Emily was able to provide advice that was both empowering and reassuring.
I am forever grateful for Emily entering and partnering with us at such a tender and vulnerable time. The gift she has given us simply by being is something that a thousand thank-yous could never repay.
-Marcie
July 14, 2021
Emily Steadman
Salt City Doula
Birth Fee: $1200 to $1700
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $40
