Emily Frank - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Emily

Hi, I’m Emily! I’m a Certified Perinatal Doula (CPD) and artist based in Providence, Rhode Island. I’ve been supporting birthing families since 2022, but my path to this work started long before then. Living with endometriosis shaped my understanding of how essential it is to feel seen, heard, and supported in healthcare. When I was first learning how to navigate life with endo, I needed someone who could inform, empower, and walk with me through the unknown. Now, I’m honored to be that person for others as a doula. I’m committed to inclusive, compassionate, and evidence-based support. My approach is rooted in deep listening, genuine connection, and a belief that birth can be a powerful, joyful, and transformative experience. I offer support across four pillars: physical, emotional, informational, and advocacy, so that you and your birth partner feel informed, respected, and confident throughout your journey. I also accept Rhode Island-based insurances including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Neighborhood, United, and Medicaid. I’ll help you explore your options, prepare for the unexpected, and make choices that reflect your values. I work collaboratively with your care team to create an easeful, grounded birth environment so you can focus on birthing your baby, your way.

Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Birth Doula Support Package

What’s Included: 📞 Ongoing Support – Call, text, and email support throughout pregnancy, with 24/7 on-call availability starting two weeks before your due date. 🤰 Prenatal Meetings Birthing Parent Session: Discuss birth preferences, create a birth plan, practice advocacy scenarios, and prepare mentally and physically. Birth Partner Session: Review support strategies, postpartum plans, and practice advocacy scenarios. Home Visit (Week 35): Practice comfort measures, plan for early labor at home, and prepare for postpartum support. 📚 Resources & Recommendations – Vetted referrals for midwives, OBGYNs, therapists, lactation consultants, support groups, and more. Plus, tailored reading, viewing, and listening materials to empower informed decision-making. 🤱 Labor & Birth Support – Unlimited virtual support from early labor and in-person support when active labor begins. I provide hands-on comfort techniques, emotional support, and advocacy, staying up to two hours postpartum. 🏡 Postpartum Home Visit – A flexible session to support your adjustment, whether through emotional support, baby care, light household help, or meal prep. Let’s create a birth experience where you feel confident, supported, and heard! 💛 Please note that this package may be covered partially or in full by insurance.

$2,100 USD · Flat rate

Accepted insurance

Carrot UnitedHealthcare Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island Message Emily to confirm coverage for your plan.

What to expect

Birth Doula Support Package As a RI Certified Perinatal Doula (CPD) and member of RI Birthworker Co-op and Doulas of Rhode Island, I provide inclusive, compassionate, and evidence-based support to help you feel informed, respected, and empowered throughout your birth journey. What’s Included: 📞 Ongoing Support – Call, text, and email support throughout pregnancy, with 24/7 on-call availability starting two weeks before your due date. 🤰 Prenatal Meetings Birthing Parent Session: Discuss birth preferences, create a birth plan, practice advocacy scenarios, and prepare mentally and physically. Birth Partner Session: Review support strategies, postpartum plans, and practice advocacy scenarios. Home Visit (Week 35): Practice comfort measures, plan for early labor at home, and prepare for postpartum support. 📚 Resources & Recommendations – Vetted referrals for midwives, OBGYNs, therapists, lactation consultants, support groups, and more. Plus, tailored reading, viewing, and listening materials to empower informed decision-making. 🤱 Labor & Birth Support – Unlimited virtual support from early labor and in-person support when active labor begins. I provide hands-on comfort techniques, emotional support, and advocacy, staying up to two hours postpartum. 🏡 Postpartum Home Visit – A flexible session to support your adjustment, whether through emotional support, baby care, light household help, or meal prep. Let’s create a birth experience where you feel confident, supported, and heard! 💛

Reviews for Emily Frank

5.0 1 review

5.0

April 14, 2025

Emily was my doula through the pregnancy and natural birth of my daughter and I can’t say enough good things about her! Emily has a wonderful energy that makes her a joy to work with, but she is also a fierce advocate who will go to bat for you. She is the perfect combination of the consummate professional and a caring friend. She was with me every step of the way and helped me achieve a beautiful, meaningful, natural birth. And on top of it all, she is a talented photographer and she captured both my pregnancy and my daughter’s birth perfectly. I cannot recommend her enough!

— Julia B.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Certified Perinatal Doula (2024)
ACBE Birth Doula Training (DONA approved) (2022)
ACBE Breastfeeding Education Workshop (DONA approved) (2022)
The Use of TENS in Labor and Birth (DONA approved) (2022)
Cultural Competency for Doulas (2024)
RAD Abortion Doula Training (2025)
Megi Health High-Risk Doula Training (2025)
Birthing from Within Childbirth Educator Training (2025)

Education

BA in Anthropology & History (2014)

Memberships and affiliations

Rhode Island Birthworker Cooperative
Doulas of Rhode Island

Languages

English, French

Credentials

CD (DONA) CPD

Specialties

Abortion Doula Care Birth Doula Birth Photographer Birth Support Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Endometriosis Evidence-Based Care Family Photography Home Birth Hospital Birth Labor Doula Maternity and Family Photography Maternity and Newborn Photographer Maternity Photography Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn, Baby, & Birth Photography Newborn Photography Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Photography Spirituality Water birth Yoga

Frequently asked questions

How much does Emily charge?

Emily's Birth Doula Support Package is $2,100 USD, flat rate.

Does Emily accept insurance?

Emily lists Carrot, UnitedHealthcare, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island as accepted insurance. Message Emily to confirm coverage for your plan.