Meet Your Doula
My name is Emma Hindle.
I am certified as a postpartum doula through DONA International, in addition to my work with postpartum moms, my experience includes more than 10 years working with children aged infant to 9 years of age, and their families. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education, I am trained in ABA Therapy, I have over 10 years of experience in the fitness world, and a lifetime of experience in holistic living. My work experience ranges from being a professional child caregiver in an infant room at a daycare, working one-on-one with children who have autism, teaching 3rd grade in a traditional school, to being the Lead Toddler Guide at TCAPS Montessori.
Why has my path taken me here? Because I am passionate about supporting women. The postpartum period is such a tender, critical time that is far too often overlooked. There is so much wonderful support leading up to and during a birth but after the baby is born, there is usually only that one 6 week check up. It’s time for that to change and for postpartum care to become normalized here in Northern Michigan. The 4th trimester deserves support, too.
Rather than expecting moms to recover from birth in a silo, I am passionate about creating a compassionate support system for moms so they can be nourished and speed their healing process. Postpartum is often an overwhelming time full of questions and sleep deprivation, but it doesn’t have to be. As a postpartum doula I aim to support moms and families as they ease into their new life with an infant. Questions answered, time given to catch up on sleep, and trusted community resources provided.
Parenting is a skill that is learned and those lessons start the moment a baby is placed in your arms. My goal is to allow parents time to rest and recover so they can show up as the best parents they can be during those first 12 weeks.
Postpartum is a beautiful time of recovery and bonding with your new little one and my job allows me to provide you the time and space to do exactly that.
What is the role of a postpartum doula?
A postnatal doula is a trained professional who is well-informed on infant care and the emotional, physical, and mental needs of postpartum moms to speed recovery. Her role is to act as a supportive guide to “cushion” families during the 4th trimester. A postpartum doula is a non-medical care provider who nurtures, educates, and has a wealth of referrals in the community. She shifts to fit the needs of each individual family. The goal is always nurture and support.