Jacksonville’s Elite Birth Doula Service

​"Emily was my guardian angel!  She made my birthing experience perfect.  She was always a call or text away before the birth and after. Once in labor, if I could even call it that, Emily was always one step ahead.  She gave me the strength that I never knew I had.  During the transition stage, Emily helped talk me through my fears and gave me the confidence and courage needed to birth my little boy.  I can honestly say that my birthing experience was perfect because of Emily!"  

-Dani G, (2 x client)

I have known and worked with Emily for more than 14 years. I am a midwife, and she is the perfect combination of being an advocate and supportive to the mother while also helpful and respectful to the provider. As a provider you can feel confident recommending her, and as a client you will be so glad you hired her. In addition to her wealth of knowledge and experience, she is a genuinely caring and all around wonderful person. She is truly a breath of fresh air!

Ashley S, CPM

"We will be forever thankful for the support and encouragement that Emily provided during our pregnancy and delivery.  She has a calming presence that helped me to have the confidence that I could have the natural birth that I wanted.  

- Kristin T (2 x client)

If you want the most experience we have witnessed in the area for a doula-Hire her! Though she is pricey she brings so many resources, equipment, and expertise that make her price worth it. Every tool you could want in labor-she has it - with tons of techniques, tens, CUB, peanut balls, TRX slings, etc. We had two previous complicated 36 hour labors when we hired her. We were so comfortable in her hands it helped us on our path of being at peace no matter what happened this go round. And that definitely aided us in our precipitous 3 hour Hbac with zero complications! She was so professional and calm even with the craziness of it moving that fast that we never had any fear of what was happening.

- Meagan L

My husband and I had planned a homebirth for the birth of first child. Our little girl, however, had other plans and a premature membrane rupture caused us to transfer to the hospital. Emily was there EVERY step of the way. She came to our house for hours while I was still in early labor and then followed us to the hospital when it was time to transfer. My labor was extremely long (40 hours) and Emily was hands-on the entire process, helping me into different positions to encourage descent, coaching me through contractions and showing my husband how to best support me. Although we had the support of fabulous nurses and staff at the hospital, it was extremely comforting having Emily there from start to finish- especially since there were 3 shift changes.

- Sierra P

My husband and I have had the privilege of birthing with Emily for all three of our children’s births.   From the moment that we met her , I knew that Emily would be a steady, caring, and positive presence in the delivery room and I absolutely wanted her to be our doula. She really assessed my cues and seemed to intuitively know exactly what I wanted every step of the way.  Her quiet voice and gentle touch were so soothing to me, but she was also able to provide strong double hip squeezes when I needed it!  I had three very different pregnancies and births and was so grateful to have Emily for support during all of them.  Anytime an issue or question arose during pregnancy we were grateful to be able to talk through options with Emily and decide how we were going to approach the situation.   She made us feel supported during times where we faced uncertainty and was always a positive voice offering encouragement. 

-Beth P (3 x Client)

Emily was my doula for all three of my unmedicated hospital births, and I truly could not have done it without her. With each pregnancy, she offered continual support and guidance as different issues arose. She was readily available for phone calls and texts, which was especially helpful in the last few weeks before birth. All three pregnancies and births were very different. My first baby was OP, my second was speedy and almost born in the parking lot, and my third was pretty straight forward. Emily was able to support me with specific strategies for a safe delivery in all of those scenarios.

-Morgan M (3 x client)

I have had the unique priviledge of not only being a client of Emily's for my second (and third) 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.

-Dallas A (2 x client)

I have known Emily in the professional setting 13+years (I work as a CNM). Her knowledge base is unmatched and she is a treasure to have as a doula. You will get nothing but the best care and guidance prenatally, during labor, and postpartum. She has such a passion for her work and all her mommas. Not all doulas are created equal, you can stop right here cause Emily is the greatest!

-Lauren, CNM

The moment she arrived my husband and I felt instant safety and security. Upon arriving at our home she quietly worked her magic; getting things in order for our midwife and for postpartum care. She was a gentle, reassuring presence, coaching me through contractions, keeping in contact with our midwife, while also including my husband. When I was exhausted and frustrated with pushing I said under my breath “I can’t” and without missing a beat, heard Emily say back, “Yes you can.” I know without a doubt I would not have had such a smooth homebirth experience without her. I am forever grateful to her and cherish the photos and videos she quietly captured.

We love Emily and can not recommend her highly enough to anyone thinking about hiring a doula! 

Charlotte T. (2 x Client)

Emily's professionalism is unmatched. She handles her work with utmost dedication and expertise, ensuring that every interaction is smooth and efficient. Her attention to detail is impeccable, and it is clear that she takes pride in providing the best service possible.

One of the things that truly sets Emily apart is her excellent knowledge in her field. It is evident that she is well-versed in her craft and stays up-to-date with the latest industry trends and techniques.I am so confident in Emily's abilities that I often refer my own patients to her. I have consistently heard nothing but positive feedback from them after their visits. It's reassuring to know that my patients are in good hands and will receive top-notch service from Emily.

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Carol R, CNM

I used Emily for the birth of my Son and she was amazing through the entire process! As a health care professional, many would think that they don’t need a Doula. Using Emily provided myself and my husband with the ability to focus on achieving our desired birth plan without any of the stress. She was our advocate and also our coach throughout the entire process.

Erika, Chiropractor

As a midwife, I’ve worked with Emily for the last 12 years in multiple capacities. Her knowledge and passion for supporting normal birth and women’s choices has made her one of the most sought after doulas/educators/birth assistants I feel confident about the services my patient will receive when I find out Emily is their doula.

-Cindy W, CNM

I LOVE that throughout our entire time with Emily, she was always team mom AND dad. She was thinking about all three of us and ensuring I had what I needed, but that my husband did as well. We made an amazing team and I’m so thankful to have had the opportunity to work with her. She was the doula with two of my sister’s births, and God willing, she’ll continue to be in all of mine. In the postpartum phase, she’s not fizzled out either. Day 2 she’s at my door helping me with breastfeeding, teaching me her swaddling tricks, and imparting so much of her knowledge on my husband and me. She’s checked in daily and made sure we are settling in nicely to our new family at home. We could not be more thankful for Memmys Mommas and everything they’ve brought our family.

- Sierra T.

We feel so lucky to have had Emily as our doula for both of my children's births (hospital and birth center).  We initially hired Emily because we felt we wanted a little extra guidance and encouragement for our first birth.  From the moment we met, her experience and calm nuturing presence was obvious.  She was very open to whatever birthing options we felt were best for us and we never felt pressured to do anything but follow our own choices.  She prooved to be such a wonderful voice of calm and reason in what can be a stressful and overwhelming process.  Her calm and confident presence on the days of our births were exactly what my husband and I needed to feel empowered to welcome our babies into the world.  There were moments in both of my births that I remember looking into her eyes and her saying the exact thing I needed to hear.  She was the buffer between the chaos and comotion of giving birth and my ability to focus on what I needed to do to labor succesfully.  I can not imagine a birthing experience without her and recommend her with complete confidence!!

-Hilary L (2 x client)

Hiring Emily as our doula helped me to achieve the birth experience I had been hoping for. We had Emily present for my fifth delivery but my first homebirth. I had wished to feel more grounded, present and empowered during this labor and that is exactly how I felt. Emily helped give me the confidence I needed to stay present and strong during labor, and also minimize any fears I had. With her by my side and encouraging me after contractions I never doubted my ability and did not get into a negative head space once labor intensified.

Emily has been nothing short of amazing and we are so grateful to have had her as our doula. She has also been super helpful in the postpartum with tips for improving baby’s latch and swaddling techniques which have been a total game changer. Hiring her was one of the best decisions I made this pregnancy!

-Sarah, mom of 5

My husband and I feel incredibly grateful to have had Emily as our doula for the birth of our first child. From the very beginning, Emily provided invaluable support, offering classes that prepared us both physically and mentally for labor, newborn care, and even safe postpartum recovery. She took the time to get to know us, our goals, and provided us with tons of resources, always making herself available to answer any questions or address any concerns we had.

We opted for a home birth, which was an amazing experience, but knowing there was always a chance of a hospital transfer, having Emily by our side gave us peace of mind. Her guidance and classes reassured us that no matter the setting—home birth, hospital, or even a c-section we would be in great hands.

During labor, Emily was calming and supportive of both me and my husband. She kept me focused, made helpful suggestions to keep things progressing smoothly, and ensured I was as comfortable as possible. Thanks to her thorough “Prep 4 Partner” class, my husband was fully equipped to support me both physically and mentally, which made a huge difference.

Even after the birth, Emily continued to be a tremendous resource for our family. During our postpartum visit, she offered practical tips that have been incredibly helpful with newborn care. We cannot recommend Emily enough. From pregnancy to birth and beyond, she made the entire journey so comfortable and reassuring. We are so thankful for her! - Rebekah