Emilie Southward
Birth Doula + Childbirth Educator
Bio
After a less than ideal journey into motherhood, Emilie’s first birth was everything she needed it to be: empowering, beautiful, and redemptive. It was just a few hours after birth that she knew she had to focus her life on helping other families bring their babies into the world in a positive way. Emilie became a certified birth educator later that year (in 2014) and is also a certified birth doula, with additional training in breastfeeding and Spinning Babies. Emilie has two miracle babies and some of her favorite things include iced coffee, gluten-free muffins, sunshine, and her husband.
Birth Support
Prenatal appointment to explore and discuss priorities, fears, and expectations.
Guidance with birth preferences and postpartum plans.
Evidence-based information to better understand common childbirth/newborn practices and procedures.
Education and demonstration of comfort techniques, body positioning, and body balance during pregnancy and labor.
Kind, mother-focused instruction for partner support that unites couples.
On Call 24/7 beginning at 37 weeks.
Continuous support in labor.
Comprehensive breastfeeding preparation and postpartum support.
1 Postpartum follow up appointment.