Testimonial for Emerald Doulas
Going into this process, I knew that pregnancy and childbirth were different for everyone. I felt as confident as I could regarding the medical care I was receiving and about the reputation of the hospital where I would deliver. But I knew that there was no guarantee of who would be there once it was time. Given that, I knew I wanted someone who would be beside me and my partner regardless of how my daughter came into this world.
What I love about Emerald is that they lead with what your desires are for birthing and they work to help you identify how they can align with you, and not the other way around. You also work with a team of two to ensure that whenever your labor begins, you have one of those two people on call. And if your labor goes really long (like mine did!), you will always have someone to relieve your doula, if needed.
Our doula team was there to provide concrete information, resources and general emotional support leading up to and during the labor and birth of our baby. Throughout the course of labor you will meet different doctors and nurses, and there may be hard decisions you have to make. Our doulas were there to help us through that. It's worth mentioning that my partner was initially skeptical at why I wanted to work with a doula. After our daughter was born, he told everyone that he doesn't know what we would've done without them.
Emerald was the perfect blend of professional and personal! Your doctor may not see you for a whole six weeks after this incredible, life changing event. But your doula will be in touch to answer questions and meet with you before that. I highly recommend working with Melanie and her team at Emerald!
-Cristina
August 23, 2023
Emerald Doulas
Emerald Doulas, LLC
Birth Fee: $1600
Postpartum Rate: $45 to $55
