Growing up I heard my birth story every year on my birthday. I learned birth was an experience that was empowering and was always going to be remembered. I found my passion for birth in Nursing school. Since then, I have been studying birth, traveled to Ecuador to help open a birth clinic, and am now in school to become a Certified Nurse-Midwife. I am part of the Beautiful Birth Doula Cooperative and feel blessed to have the opportunities to support such an important day in a person's life.

Services / Skills

I became certified through DONA International and have enjoyed every miracle I have been a part of. I enjoy educating expecting parents and working to design a birthing plan for your ideal birth. I offer educational sessions to individuals, couples, or groups. I work to decrease anxiety and promote confidence to allow  you to embrace the day of your birth, rather than fear it. I will stay by your side throughout your labor and provide calm reassurance while being your advocate and your coach. As an ER nurse I am able to offer medical education and explain hospital policies. I am also able to translate medical terminology to ease the anxiety of the unknown, but as a doula, I cannot offer medical advice.

I focus on providing education to allow you to make fully informed decisions then support your choices though out your pregnancy. If at any point you forget, I will be the voice that reminds you "you can do it".

After your birth I will meet with you to discus your birthing experience. Postpartum doula care can also be provided to educate on infant care, how to console a fussy baby, and to assist with assist with breastfeeding if needed, and help with the transition into parenthood.

Prenatal Education for individuals, couples, or small groups also available

Education/ Experience

Doula Certification: CD(DONA)

Doula since 2007

Registered Nurse

CPR certified

Infant Care Courses through Department of Human Services (Michigan)

Member of a certified foster family

In progress: Nurse Midwifery, Certified Childbirth Educator

Births attended

I have attended around 50 births and I have been a postpartum doula for 7 families and helped care for 50 foster babies.

You can reach Emily at 248-408-7197 or EmilyW@beautifulbirth.org. View her website at beautifulbirth.org.

-- August 15, 2011