Emily Gardner

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Portland, Oregon
5 years of experience
5.0
About me

Hi, I’m Emily :) I'm a certified Birth & Postpartum Doula specializing in infant care and postpartum support. I also have a background in trauma-informed care. Every postpartum journey is different, so I tailor my offerings to your specific needs. Whether that’s snuggling with your baby while you get some much-deserved rest, light meal prep, laundry, baby-related household tasks, sleep support, overnight care, or anything in between — I’m here to care for you. Please reach out if you feel these services would benefit you 🤍

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification with Mother Tree and DONA (2021)

Reiki energy healing (2022)

WFR- NOLS (2019)

Trauma informed care- New Vision-WTG (2019)

Infant, child, adult CPR (2021)

Family Support Specialist- Department of Human Services- Child safety services (2018)

Specialties
Acupressure During Labor Baby and Toddler Sleep Coach Babywearing Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Building Healthy Communication Childbirth Education Doula Trainer Early Parenting Educator Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Home Birth Hospital Birth Hypnobirthing Method Infant Care Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Massage Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Newborn Prep Overnight Newborn Care Parenting Support Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Prenatal Care Prenatal Life Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth
Languages

English

Service introduction

I offer flexible support that can be completely tailored to your needs and timeline. Whether you want help during pregnancy, birth, postpartum, or a mix of it all, we can create a plan that feels right for you and your family 🤍

Packages
Birth Package
I offer three prenatal visits starting at 28 weeks, 24/7 on-call availability starting at 38 weeks, support during your birth, and three postpartum visits. During our prenatal visits, we’ll connect and talk through your hopes and concerns, explore comfort techniques, and shape a birth plan that feels right for you, finishing with a look at what to expect in those first days with your baby. In postpartum visits, I’ll support you with newborn care, feeding, rest, light meal prep and daily life, check in on how you’re feeling, troubleshoot challenges, and help you reflect on your birth and early parenting journey while making sure you feel supported every step of the way 🤍
$2,200.00
USD Flat rate
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
3
5.0

We worked with Emily and loved our experience with her. She helped us have the birth experience of our dreams, even with medical complications. She kept me calm and we laughed and danced together, which is the spirit of labor that I wanted. She knew our preferences and advocated for our needs with the medical staff. She was such an important part of our labor. I cannot recommend her enough. We would not have been nearly as happy or successful without her.

- Bethany B.

5.0

We chose Emily as our doula for the delivery of our second child. My motivation for having a doula at this delivery was a traumatic experience with my first and I am so glad we decided to have Emily there with us. The entire experience was wonderful and I felt incredibly supported and empowered throughout my delivery. I appreciated Emily’s openness and hands-on approach to teaching us new support skills. She was attentive and communicative throughout my third trimester and always available for support when we needed her prior to delivery. She was a wonderful advocate for me when my medical team offered interventions and she offered emotional and physical support that made my delivery a really wonderful experience. Throughout the whole process she was kind, helpful, communicative, and supportive and I would recommend her over and over again. She went above and beyond my expectations and if we decide to have another child I will look forward to having Emily with us again. Thank you, Emily!

- Amelia F.

5.0

Emily brings a calm and comforting energy into the birth space. I had many ups and downs throughout my pregnancy and she always offered a listening ear and resources to make sure I felt held and supported. She always honored my intuition and encouraged that I knew what was best for myself. When my birth plans changed she was by mine and my partners side every step of the way throughout my 31 hour labor. It brought us peace knowing we could rely on her.

- Tristyn M.

Frequently asked questions
Do you only offer the specific postpartum services listed above?