Hi, I’m Emily!
Happy you are here!
Throughout my life I have wanted to do and experience it all. Explore, adventure, always learning about the world and myself, never having a specific “dream job” in mind. Knowing deep down I am a nurturer at heart, my life has taken me through several roles that have built up my skills, background, and excitement for the most amazing work ever: Being a Birth Doula.
From my 4 years volunteering as a medical advocate aka “crisis counselor”, you will feel my grounding, calm presence throughout your birth, as well as, a nonjudgemental safe space where trauma-informed care is at my core. Empowering you with confidence, education, and evidence-based information is deeply engrained in my support. Having spent nearly 6 years working in genetics and perinatal research, and two years as an EMT, helping you understand what is going on in YOUR body during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery is my priority, while filling you with sensations of safety, healing, and intuition in all that we do together.
In my free time, you can find me gardening, obsessing over each new sprout, flower, and growth. Yoga, hiking/ outdoor walks, and snowboarding are my favorite activities. My heart is fullest when surrounded by my loved ones as well as animals, specifically dogs and the newest additions to my growing homestead, chickens!
Core Values that I Bring to my Birth Doula Work:
Community and Connection- Birth is about starting a family, a new life, and connecting with your new sense of self as a parent. We need community to feel safe, validated, and share in the beauty of birth.
Service and Empathy- It’s YOUR birth story, as your birth doula I am a guide or facilitator. Your experience and how you feel matters most. Leaving my ego at the door, it is my role to take care of you, give you suggestions for comfort, and honor the relationship you have with others who may be supporting you too!
Mindfulness and Gratitude- Intentionally preparing and understanding how you want to feel in birth is powerful. Deciding what energy surrounds you while meeting your child for the first time sets the foundation for a lifetime together! Having compassion for your body and your unique experience is important, some plans change in labor and adaptability to the new flow brings balance and humble beginnings for your family.
Adventure and Radiance- Birth is playful, bold, and challenging. I am here to walk by your side during this adventure to witness your strengths, hold out a hand, and experience your full feminine power. My goal is for you to feel the radiating energy of love, light, intimacy, and nourishment throughout your journey to parenthood and beyond.
My ApProach
It all begins with you! My goal is to meet you where you are and give you individualized care. I utilize a variety of techniques to support your preferences, from massage and meditations to hydrotherapy and breath work.
Getting to know you and the tools you already use to get past intense emotions are critical to my work. I’m excited to learn what works best for you, adapt with your needs, and provide you with additional resources. I’m here to bring out your strengths, eliminate your fears, and create a safe space for you to give birth.
