Shayelynn & Jaxson’s Birth Testimonial
We were so thankful to have Emily throughout our pregnancy and birth experience. From the moment we connected with Emily, we instantly knew she was great. She was there with any questions we had leading up to labor and delivery. She showed us exercises and stretches to do well in advance before contractions started so we were prepared on what to do when the time came.
At first my partner Jaxson was hesitant on hiring a doula as he thought it would take away from his experience. This turned out to be the complete opposite. Emily was reassuring on that she is not there to take over and interfere. She showed Jaxson how to be comfortable being in the way of the nurses and help him feel involved while I was in labor.
Emily was so encouraging during contractions and so comforting to be by our side. She made sure both Jaxson and I were eating snacks and staying hydrated. She advocated for us when we needed her too.
Unfortunately, my birth plan didn't go as planned and I had to have an emergency caesarean. Things got intense pretty quickly and Jaxson was pretty shaken up during this time as he was worried about baby and I. Emily also wasn't allowed to be in the operating room with us which was also upsetting. However, when we parted ways and I was getting prepped, Emily was there for Jaxson. She showed empathy and compassion and helped him stay grounded in a scary moment we didn't expect to happen. She helped Jaxson remain calm and suggested to talk with me on different topics to helps distract me once he was able to come into the operating room.
Emily was there for us waiting patiently and had our belongings moved to another room. She made us feel so relaxed and comforting during this whole experience. I couldn't imagine not having her with us during this time. Her support and comforting presence really made us have a positive birth experience.
We will always want Emily as our doula and look forward to using her again in the future!
We are so thankful for you, Emily!
- Shayelynn & Jaxson
December 5, 2024
Emily Lindgren is a birth doula serving Minneapolis, St. Paul, and beyond. Her services include prenatal, labor, and postpartum doula services in a hospital, birth center, or home birth setting. Emily also provides general breastfeeding support during postpartum visits. For more information, visit her doula services page.
