"I cannot say enough how incredibly grateful my husband, baby and I are to Emily for being part of our birth experience. Emily was prepared, reassuring, supportive, organized and focused on what we wanted from our birth experience. The fact that I was able to deliver my first baby naturally at Kaiser SF, was in large part due to Emily's support through my labor. She helped us feel comfortable laboring at home for as long as possible before going to the hospital, on the way she called in for us and requested natural labor friendly nurses and doctors, and once in the hospital she had my birth plan and wishes memorized and made sure to advocate for me and answer questions so I could 'stay in the zone.' Now that our baby girl is here, Emily has visited us and helped my body heal with wonderful sprays and sitz bath herbs. Everything they say about having a doula is true, and Emily is a great one!"
~Evelyn, San Francisco
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"As another Mama mentioned, I cannot say enough how incredibly grateful my husband, older daughter and I are for you being a part of the birth of our second daughter! You are a great guide, comfort and companion on so many levels during pregnancy, during delivery and after our dear baby was born. We are so thrilled that baby was born, healthy, naturally at Kaiser WC. Thank you for helping us achieve the birth experience we wanted! Truly awesome, magnificent. Including belly cast and placenta encapsulation. All the very best to you always."
~Katherine, Orinda
​I am so grateful and lucky to have Emily as my doula to be by my side during my delivery for my second daughter, Piper.  I didn't know what a doula was before because I delivered my first daughter in Taiwan where there are no doulas.  My previous birth was quite traumatic experience, I had high levels of stress, pain and had a lot of fear during my delivery. This time, with Emily's support the birth experience was much better.  Giving birth it self is still painful, but having a knowledgeable, kind, loving and supportive doula by my side made all the difference. Emily was able to provide the comfort I needed by telling me what's going on in my body in each stage of labor, and gave me the right massage to ease the pain from contractions.  Most importantly, Emily was even quicker than the nurses to find out I was close to delivery while no one expected Piper to come so quickly.  Thank god Emily was there so that when Piper came out, the nurses were ready for her.  I can't thank her enough. I don't think I could've made it without her presence.  Emily has become a very special person to me and my family. I sincerely recommend her for any moms having a baby. 
~Tina, Millbrae​