Birth Doula Services with Heart
~Now taking clients for June/July 2026~
Birth is a time of great transformation and change. As a doula, I provide emotional, physical and educational support for you and your family before, during and shortly after the birth of your child. I am available to attend births at home with your midwife, at the Asheville Birth and Wellness Center, or at any of our local WNC hospitals.
Before your birth we spend time exploring your birth vision, desires, needs, questions, and fears. In getting to know you and your family, we discover how to best create an atmosphere of confidence and support surrounding your birth. We help you clarify your birth intentions, process previous birth experiences (if applicable) and learn what comfort measures during birth might work best for you.
I support women in their vision and capacity to birth without pain medication, with an epidural, during an induction, or cesarean birth. My goal is to empower you to birth from a place of knowing; harnessing and accessing your deep strength, wisdom and love as a Mother. This looks differently for each birthing person.
During the birth of your child I provide support with massage, assist with position changes, and offer hands-on comfort measures, homeopathics and aromatherapy as needed. I am committed to being by your side throughout the duration of your labor and delivery; helping welcome your child into the world with respect and care.
My doula services are augmented by my bodywork practice, as you will have full access to my hands on manual support during your birth experience.
After your birth, I remain in the room with you and your team; taking photographs if desired and assisting with your baby’s first feeding. One-two postpartum visits are provided, offering evidence-based newborn care and breastfeeding information.
“EMILY! You made our vision a reality. I truly mean it when I say I couldn’t have done it with out you. I know I would not have been as strong if you hadn’t been there with me, guiding both me and my partner, and problem solving for me. You were an awesome partner. Thank you for taking care of me. Thank you for all your knowledge and intuition.”
-L.O.
Make sure you also check out my craniosacral therapy services specific to pregnancy and postpartum.