Hear from families who have welcomed their babies with our support.
"Emily was an incredible support during my pregnancy and birth. From our first meeting, I felt completely at ease with her warm, knowledgeable presence. During labor, she seemed to know exactly what I needed before I even asked. Her calm guidance helped me navigate each contraction with confidence, and she worked seamlessly with my partner and the medical team.
When things didn't go according to my birth plan and I needed an unexpected cesarean, Emily helped me process the change and continued to advocate for my preferences. Her postpartum visit was equally valuable as she helped me with early breastfeeding challenges. I'm so grateful to have had Emily by my side during this life-changing experience!"
First-time mom, Boston
"After a difficult first birth, I was anxious about doing it again. Emily took the time to understand my previous experience and helped me process my fears. Her prenatal visits were informative and empowering, giving both my husband and me the confidence we needed.
During labor, Emily's knowledge of comfort techniques was invaluable. She suggested position changes that significantly eased my back labor and helped my husband be an active support person. Thanks to Emily's support, our second birth was the healing, positive experience we had hoped for. We can't recommend her highly enough!"
Parents of two, Cambridge
Every birth is unique, and it's been our honor to support each of these families.
"I was initially unsure if we needed a doula, but hiring Emily was the best decision we made for our birth. She helped us navigate hospital policies during a challenging time (COVID restrictions) and ensured my voice was heard throughout. Her knowledge of comfort measures made a tremendous difference during my long labor.
What I appreciated most was how Emily supported both me and my husband as a team. She showed him ways to help me and gave him breaks when he needed them. We both felt like we had an advocate and friend in the delivery room. We're already planning to hire her for our next baby!"
First-time parents, Somerville
"As a single mom by choice, I knew I wanted dedicated support for my birth. Emily was the perfect fit from our first meeting. She never made assumptions about my family structure and focused entirely on how to best support me and my baby.
During labor, Emily was my rock. She stayed with me through a long induction process, helping me rest when possible and encouraging me when I felt discouraged. Her knowledge of hospital procedures helped me understand what was happening at each stage, and she ensured I was included in all decisions about my care.
The postpartum support was equally valuable as I navigated those first challenging days with my newborn. Emily checked in regularly and connected me with local resources for single parents. I'm endlessly grateful for her compassionate care."
Single mom by choice, Arlington
"When we found out our baby was breech at 36 weeks, Emily helped us navigate our options with evidence-based information. She connected us with resources for attempting to turn the baby and helped us prepare for either outcome. When we ultimately needed a planned cesarean, Emily was incredibly supportive.
She helped us create a family-centered cesarean birth plan and advocated for our preferences like delayed cord clamping and immediate skin-to-skin in the OR. During the birth, she supported my husband and took photos of those first precious moments. Afterward, she visited us in recovery and helped with the first latch.
Emily showed us that a cesarean birth can still be beautiful, empowering, and family-centered. Her support made a potentially disappointing situation into a positive, joyful experience."
Parents of one, Medford
Brief reflections from clients about their experience with RootedBirth
"Emily's calm presence during my intense labor was exactly what I needed. She knew exactly when to suggest a change and when to simply hold space."
- Melissa T.
"The techniques Emily taught us in our prenatal visits were invaluable during early labor at home. We felt prepared and confident."
- Tyler & Sam
"I was amazed by how Emily worked so collaboratively with our midwife and nurses. She enhanced the whole birth team experience."
- Rachel M.
"Our postpartum visit with Emily was so helpful for breastfeeding support. She noticed a tongue tie that others had missed."
- Lauren B.
"Emily's support during my VBAC was crucial. Her encouragement helped me find strength I didn't know I had."
- Natalie P.
"As a dad, I was initially skeptical about needing a doula, but Emily helped me be a better support person. Best decision we made."
- Mark J.
Let's connect for a free consultation to discuss how we can support your unique birth journey.
Schedule Your Consultation