Doula Services by Emily Kauffman
Embracing and Empowering your journey into Motherhood.
Based in Southern Maryland. Serving families in MD/DC/VA
Welcome Mamas!
Welcome to my world of birth and motherhood! I am Emily, and I'm deeply passionate about supporting families on their unique journey to parenthood. As a doula, I'm here to help you navigate this transformative experience with knowledge, compassion, and unwavering support.
I am a mother to two beautiful little girls and a wife to a very supportive husband. I had my first daughter in a hospital with interventions. That experience led me to leave the hospital with a feeling that my experience was far from natural, and I did not want to endure that again. I became pregnant quickly thereafter and knew I needed to better educate myself to better allow my body to naturally birth this next baby. Thus, my journey began igniting a lifelong commitment to this incredible work.
When I am not attending births or supporting new parents, you can find me at the gym, the pool, hiking, or crafting with my family. I love the outdoors and I love to travel. I have been to many countries around the world as an international flight attendant. The places I loved going to most were the ones with the most outdoorsy things to do, such as Alaska or Guam. I found beauty in all the places I went to and would intentionally seek out the least touristy places to eat, shop, and be. I loved immersing myself in the different cultures and meeting and connecting with new people. Now that I am no longer on the road, I feel I am blessed to be able to stay home with my daughters and teach them about the world! We love baking and trying new recipes. We love doing arts and crafts and creating forts. All of these experiences add balance to my life and have enriched my ability to connect with people. In turn, enhances my ability to support you on your journey to motherhood.
My approach, as a compassionate doula, I believe in the power of a strong support system, personalized care, and informed choices. My mission is to provide you with unwavering guidance, nurturing care, and the knowledge you need to navigate the transformative path of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. My role is to provide emotional, physical, and informational support during labor, guide you through the decisions that align with your birth plan, and ensure that you feel empowered and heard throughout the process.
When you choose me as your doula, you're not just hiring a professional. You're inviting a caring, experienced partner to accompany you on this life-changing journey. I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every birth and postpartum experience, as well as a deep commitment to your physical and emotional well-being.
Throughout your pregnancy and birth, I will be your advocate and ally. I am here to provide information, emotional support, physical support, comfort, and to simply occupy space so that you know you are not alone during the most critical moments of your pregnancy and birth. I am honored to use my nurturing and kind energy to help guide you all the way into motherhood.
Together, we can develop your birth preferences and achieve the birth you envision. We can go over comfort measures to overcome pain during labor and what to do to tackle fear when it approaches. And most importantly I am here to remind you and support you in the birth you desire.
If you're ready to embark on this transformative journey with a doula who is passionate, knowledgeable, and committed to your well-being, I'm here for you.
Together, we'll navigate the beautiful, challenging, and awe-inspiring world of childbirth and motherhood. Your story is unique, and I'm honored to be a part of it.
“Birth is not only about making babies. It’s about making mothers strong,
competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and believe in their inner strength.”
- Barabara Katz Rothman
A Doula Does:
Hold professional training:
Hiring a professionally trained doula is important in ensuring you will receive the care and support you deserve. I am trained and certified through MaternityWise International. I strive to continually keep myself educated and up to date with evidence based birthing information that will allow me to serve you best.
Encourage families:
Building a trusting relationship with your doula will also build your confidence to make informed decisions within the journey it is to becoming a mother. I will do my best to make a lasting impression so that your memories are happy ones.
Recognize Birth as an important event:
Not only do doulas understand the physiological aspects of birth, but also the emotional needs of a growing families. Each birth experience is unique and will be remembered for a lifetime.
Guide you through your journey:
Doulas will help you become educated in labor and birth preferences. You will be offered guidance to create your ideal birth plan (and a back up plan), information on different comfort measures, and a supportive hand in achieving a positive experience.
A Doula Does not:
Perform any clinical or medical tasks:
A doula’s sole purpose is to serve as a companion to offer emotional, physical, and spiritual support.
Make Decisions:
I will do all that I can to provide you with the information needed to make the best decisions for you and your baby. However, I will not make those decisions for you.
Speak to the staff on your behalf:
Doulas have your best interest in mind, but are not able to speak for you. We know that you are strong and because of that it’s encouraged that you (and your partner) use your voice.
Project any personal beliefs onto you:
We all have our own beliefs and opinions. Doulas are not here to judge, so please be yourself and I will support you in what works best for you and your family.