Doula Services
I am deeply moved by the concept of holding the space for birthing people and their partners and families. Sitting with a fellow human in one of the most life changing moments in their life is so incredibly humbling and beautiful. Hiring a doula to join you in bringing your baby earthside is an investment into your journey into parenthood. I would be honored to walk the journey with you.
Included in my doula services package:
Free consultation
Three prenatal visits
Unlimited phone, text, and email support through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey
Continuous care throughout active labor and delivery
1-2 hours of immediate postpartum care following birth
One in-home postpartum visit
Total cost for birth services: $1800
All in-person appointments will held at my office 3737 Woodland Ave. Suite 430 West Des Moines, IA, 50266 just south of the 1-235 exit. If you’d prefer to meet virtually, I offer online sessions.
News & Reviews
Find out more about what Emily has contributed to the community and what your birth experience will be like with a seasoned doula. Read reviews from real clients and the heartfelt impact she will make on your birthing journey. Having the right support in your corner can make all the difference for a transformative experience!
Local Resources
Helping you have a holistic pregnancy - before, during, and after birth. Find resources in your community for childhood education, prenatal yoga and massage, postpartum doula services, sleep consultants, birthing tubs, and more. There is a wealth of support around you to create the birth plan you deserve.
Reviews
“I utilized Emily as a doula for my fourth pregnancy (third time using a doula and third home birth). I had heard Emily’s name throughout birth and parenting forums and one thing was consistent from Emily’s clients: she connected with them. Emily was the perfect choice for our birth. Her wisdom, resources, and compassion was pivotal in helping me navigate my third trimester of pregnancy and birth at the beginning of a global pandemic. COVID-19 squashed many of my visions for a birth, but Emily surpassed our expectations for a doula. 10/10 would definitely recommend Emily.” - Calli T. - Dec. 10, 2020
“As a single mom, I knew I was going to need some support during the labor and delivery of my 2nd baby. I decided at 29 weeks pregnant to try to find a doula and Emily was more than willing to take me on as a client even being later in my pregnancy. I can’t express how amazing she was. My early labor was long and my active labor was short! She was there through my early labor process, encouraging me and helping me with ways to help things go faster, my labor stopped, but once it started again, we both made it back for my quick delivery! In the moments when I didn’t know what I needed, she knew how to help. Her knowledge and experience had me 100% confident in her work and that made me so comfortable with her being by my side. I loved how great she was with my nurses and midwife at broadlawns as well . She even captured some amazing photos for me and I will cherish those forever. She checks in on us and makes us feel very loved! I’m so happy to have found Emily and am looking forward to have her with me again when I have more babies!” - Lydia Doak - Jan. 20, 2019
“Emily is a dream to work with...she gave so much attention to our family and our birth support needs before and during the process. She is very attentive to detail and empathic with when you need a back rub or pressure point or just reminding you to breathe. Our birth was long awaited and it was so special to have Emily there, not only for her amazing doula skills but because she has become a friend, as well. You won't find anyone with a bigger heart or better at what they do as a doula than Emily and I cannot recommend her highly enough!” - Nicole A. - Dec. 11, 2020