Emily Leahy

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Youngsville, North Carolina
29 years of experience
5.0
About me

I am a mother of 5 who knew what her calling was upon the birth of my first baby30 years ago. I started out in 1997 as a Birth and Postpartum Doula and later on in my career I was a Traditional Midwife. I am now serving as a Birth Doula, lactation specialist and I also offer Montrice services. Pregnancy and Birth the foundation for the next generation. I believe in the sanctity of pregnancy, birth and the childbearing year as it is one of the most impactful times of a woman’s life.

Education

Psychology (2002)

Certification and training

Cardinal birth (2018)

Credentials
DEM
Specialties
Advanced Maternal Age Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Evidence-Based Care Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Latch Issues Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum
Languages

English

Service introduction

Hello! I offer Birth Doula, Birth Montrice and lactation support. I believe in evidence based care during the childbearing year and support birth in all environments.

Packages
Birth support
Hello, Please feel free to read over my pricing and reach out with any questions you may have! For my Birth Doula package: I offer 3 Prenatal visits in your home. The first one we meet and get to know each other. We talk about your pregnancy,baby,health and answer any questions you may have. The second visit we create your birth plan, talk about your upcoming birth and how I can best advocate for you. The third visit is to go over coping mechanisms during labor. Ways to handle early labor through Birth. We finalize your birth plan here. I will discuss how I will help and how we can have your partner play a major role also! We will go over how labor May go and create a plan for your postpartum! Then when you are in labor and feel you need me,I come to you and labor with you at home. I help you with pain management,labor progression and holding space. when it’s time to head in to the hospital, I follow you and labor with you there. I use various techniques to help you. TENS machine,essential oils, acupressure, and an assortment of other things. I stay through birth and make sure you and baby are doing well and breastfeeding has started. Then I usually do a follow up visit on day 3 to help with lactation or anything else you may need. Birth Doula and postpartum support: This is a combination of the above and 5 further visits to helps with lactation,baby feed and weigh ins, Simple home chores, errand running, I usually will bring a meal or cook one in home, it’s your time. Run and grab a coffee.. or sleep! :) - [ ] Both packages come with 6 months of lactation support and on call/ text/ availability 24/7 Birth package with Montrice service is all of the above plus the monitoring of baby and you while laboring at home. This is for the mama who wants to stay home until the very end and make it in at 7-9cm. I usually ask for a good faith deposit to hold your space and then you can take your time paying up until the 36th week! My Birth package with 3 meetings,birth and 2 postpartum is 2000. My Birth package with 3 visits, birth, 2 postpartum visits and Montrice services is 2500. My birth package with 3 prenatal visits, the birth And 5 postpartum visits is 3000. I do extra blocks of 4 hours for 200.
$2,000.00
USD Flat rate
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
4
5.0

Emily has been a midwife for two of my births! She is able to provide the experience, education, and experience as a midwife, but also provides the support and personal aspects of a doula! She truly is the best of both worlds. I have had the amazing opportunity to not only have her attend my births and help me through this truly beautiful and magical experience, but also develop an amazing friendship with her as well. We have stayed in touched for over three years! She made me feel comfortable and supported, empowered and motivated during my births! I am so lucky to have come across a great midwife that allowed me to birth naturally as biology intended, but there to support if needed. My older kids loved her prenatal and postnatal visits. I could not ask for a better midwife/doula and she will always hold a special place in my heart.

- Toni A.

5.0

Emily is truly one of those doulas you hope every family gets to have in their corner. She brings a calm, steady presence into the birth space that immediately puts parents at ease. She listens deeply, supports without overstepping, and has a natural intuition for when to step in and when to simply hold space. Her care is grounded, respectful, and genuinely centered on the family in front of her. What stands out most is her heart. She cares deeply, continues to learn, and shows up with humility and dedication to the families she serves. I would trust her without hesitation to support me or any family!

- Alyssa T.

5.0

Hiring Emily was one of the best decisions we made. She was supportive, knowledgeable, and made me feel so comfortable throughout my pregnancy and labor. I felt empowered and cared for every step of the way. Highly recommend!

- Hillary H.

5.0

We used Emily in 2018 with our 3rd baby. Our first 2 were c-sections and I knew I didn't want to go through another surgery, without her there by my side I don't know how I would of done it. I was able to have an amazing vba2c without any medication! It truly was because of her. She knows exactly what to do in each stage of labor & delivery without being asked and always advocates for you!! We have since used her for 2 more babies and she is part of the family now! I can't recommend having a doula by your side enough, especially Emily ♡

- Katlin D.

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