Emily Vlietstra

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Birth & Postpartum Doula
Longmont, Colorado
5.0
About me

Embolden Doula Services is here to help you find the courage, confidence, and strength needed to bring new life into the world. As a birth doula, my main goal is to empower you with informational, emotional, and physical support throughout your pregnancy and labor. As a postpartum doula, my focus is on supporting and encouraging you in your role as a parent to your baby.

Education

MBA (2016)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification, DONA (2024)

Postpartum Doula Certification, DONA (in progress) (2024)

Credentials
CD (DONA)
Languages

English

Accepted insurances
Carrot
Service introduction

I offer birth and postpartum doula services in Boulder County and beyond.

Packages
Birth Doula Support
1-2 prenatal visits Evidence-based education Assistance in crafting a succinct birth preferences document to share with your care providers Referrals to trusted providers in the area 24 x 7 on call support from week 38 until your baby is born Continuous labor support Photography during labor and delivery 1 postpartum visit *+$150 surcharge for birthing locations outside of Boulder County
$1,800.00
USD Flat rate
Postpartum Doula Support
Newborn care Breastfeeding support Light housekeeping and care of environment Sibling support Tips & tricks for soothing and settling your baby Referrals to trusted providers in the area Nutrition support
$45.00
USD Per hour
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
2
5.0

I highly recommend working with Emily! She is thoughtful, intuitive and brings a light and warmth to what can be such a mentally, emotionally and physically challenging experience. She checked in with me regularly before, during and after the birth day, went above and beyond what she was contracted to do, and made me feel like I had a companion in my journey (besides my partner) from the first meeting. Besides being a great resource and source of comfort, she takes lovely photos, too. You won't be sorry you chose her as your birth doula.

- Robin S.

5.0

Emily was such an important role in my birth. I had very inconsistent and near constant contractions for over 24 hours. Emily brought a calm energy and was ready to encourage me, physically support me by using counter pressure every contraction for hours on end. By the time I was pushing she was going between capturing the moment and having a cold washcloth for me between contractions. At the end I got to see photos she captured throughout labor and have the moments to remember. I could not recommend using Embolden Doula Services/Emily more and I will definitely be using them again for my next birth.

- Rachel L.

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