Hi, I’m Emma.

Emma was born into the caring hands of a midwife in Portland, Oregon. Her passion for pregnancy and birth was ignited early, inspired by witnessing her younger sibling’s home birth. In high school, she felt an undeniable calling toward midwifery, spending countless hours reading thrifted, well-worn midwifery books.

After experiencing her own rural home birth with her daughter in 2009, Emma began her journey of supporting families as a doula after completing the Heart and Hands doula training. This led her to later complete her training as a newborn care specialist, marking the start of her decade-long path in birth work.

To further her expertise, Emma pursued prerequisites with the renowned midwife Elizabeth Davis in San Rafael, California, before enrolling in The National Midwifery Institute, where she completed her didactic studies. She then trained through hands-on apprenticeships with licensed midwives across Napa, the Bay Area, Sonoma County, rural Mendocino County, and Sacramento, California. After completing her clinical training, she passed the NARM exam, earning her license and Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) credential through the North American Registry of Midwives and the Medical Board of California.

Over the years, Emma has had the honor of supporting families in various settings, from working as a licensed midwife in birth centers as well as private practice home birth and hospital doula care.

Today, she is embracing a new chapter by returning to school to pursue nursing, yet remains deeply committed to families as a birth and postpartum doula, monitrice, and newborn care specialist. Emma considers it the greatest privilege to provide compassionate, loving care and education as families embark on their journey into parenthood.

Current Certifications Emma holds:

BLS, CPR, NRP, NCS, LM, CPM, Certified Birth and Postpartum doula

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BLS, CPR, NRP, NCS, LM, CPM, Certified Birth and Postpartum doula --

Get to know me:

Thank you for stopping by! When I’m not supporting families, I’m cherishing time with my loved ones. My daughter, now fifteen, will be off to college soon, so I’m soaking up every moment. We love exploring new destinations, cultures, and cuisines together.

I have a deep love for music, photography, and sunsets. I’m known to sit in my car until a favorite song ends before heading inside. With a background in music and songwriting, I often play at open mic nights, sharing the gift of music with others.

3 Fun Facts about me 🥰

  1.   I once auditioned for the judges on American Idol.

  2. I’m passionate about interior design.

  3. At nineteen, I took my six-month-old daughter to Europe—a favorite adventure I hold dear.