

Nurture Birth Doula Care

Emily Richardson
About me

My philosophy

I want to positively impact birthing people's lives. Giving birth & the journey leading up to it may be the most memorable, monumental and vulnerable time for many people & their families. My goal is to help make the journey of childbirth the best it can be, by supporting mom & partner in every way I am able. I want you to have a positive birth experience, with whatever direction, with twists and turns that it may go in. I believe birthing people can and deserve to have an empowering and fulfilling birth experience. Being present during this time in people's lives is a gift and a privilege. It is truly my passion.
My story

I am a proud mother of a wonderfully sweet little boy. I know firsthand how important the birthing and postpartum experience are and how they can be nurtured while empowering with the right support. When I became pregnant with my son, and my sister had my niece shortly after, I was drawn to maternal wellness. My passion is to assist other women & their families during the remarkable and wonderful time of late pregnancy, labour and postpartum.
By nature, I am caring, empathetic, supportive, positive, nurturing and warm. My personality harmonizes with the definition of a doula. I truly love my job & passion.

My training

My experience

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Attended over 175 births to date
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Full spectrum doula
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Supported over 100 families postpartum
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First/second/third+ time parents
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Home/hospital/birth centre
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Midwives/OBGYN
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Breech/transverse
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High risk & complications/low risk
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Water birth
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Unmedicated/medicated/epidural
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Inductions
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Scheduled/emergency cesarean section
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Vaginal
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VBAC
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Assisted delivery
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Premature delivery/postpartum
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Postpartum complications/depression/anxiety
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Postpartum recovery from episiotomy & tears
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Unbiased, non-judgmental, full spectrum doula
"Emily was a perfect addition to our birthing team. She is thoughtful, caring, and brings a positive energy to her role at all times. It was a relief and calming for me to know that Emily was in our corner. I can't say enough. I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking to hire a birth and postpartum doula."
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Trained by the most recognized doula organization- DONA International, in Birth & Postpartum 2015
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Trained in Rebozo comfort measures under Gena Kirby's workshop
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Breastfeeding Essentials for birth workers workshop- DONA certified
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Fetal Positioning workshop for birth workers with Spinning Babies
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Acupressure & Body Work workshop with Toronto AcuBirthing
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Infant CPR certificate-Canadian Red Cross
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Essential Oil educated & enthusiast with Young Living Essential Oils

