Emilie Darlison
Birth and Postpartum Doula | Mental Health Professional | Birth mapping | Birth and Postpartum Preparation | Pronouns: she/her | Based in Reservoir Naarm, Melbourne. Supporting families in the Inner North and surrounding suburbs ◦ Wurundjeri Land
About
Hello! I’m Emilie (she/her) - I’m a Birth and Postpartum Doula and mental health professional, servicing the Melbourne Northern suburbs.
I am all about honouring, and supporting women and birthing people in their own power through this transformative time.
I trust the mother’s intuition and believe that how you feel during your pregnancy, birthing and postpartum experience is profoundly important.
Whether you’re a first-time mum, or a new mother to another little love, I offer personalised birth support, continuity and mental health informed care with opportunities to be deeply heard and loved.
If I’m not supporting births or new mums, you’ll find me mothering my own beautiful children, drinking coffee or on a yoga mat in a downward facing dog.
Training and experience
Birth and Postpartum Doula Certificate (Australian Doula College)
Mental Health First Aid, ASSIST Training
PANDA online training - various
Cultural Responsiveness Training (VTMH)
First Aid Certificate
Working from childrens check
Experience with:
VBAC
Planned caesarean births
Solo parent by choice
IVF pregnancies
Baby loss
Supporting Queer folk
Supporting Neurodivergent folk
Supporting parents who have experience previous birth & sexual trauma
Offerings
Birth Support Package
Support from the time of booking including; email, phone and text support throughout your pregnancy and early
postpartum period
Six hours of birth preparation over three birth sessions
Access to birthing tools, resources & books
Connections to relevant services & professionals, such as bodyworkers and breastfeeding support
On call from 38 weeks until the birth of your baby
Back up doula available to you
Birth support and attendance at birthing location of choice
Photos and videos of your birth (optional)
One postpartum visit for support and debriefing
Investment: $2,500
Postpartum Package
90 minute prenatal session to plan a intentional and gentle postpartum
9 hours of postnatal support in your home across three sessions
Phone, email and text support throughout your fourth trimester and early postpartum period
Birth & Postpartum Debriefing
Connections to relevant services & professionals, such as bodyworkers and breastfeeding support
Coffee orders and pick-up
Nourishing meals and snacks each visit
Enable you to engage in meaningful self-care
Practical support around the house
Family centred care
Investment: $799
One off prenatal or postpartum visits
Two hours of tailored support in your home to leave you feeling nourished emotionally and physically, and reconnected with yourself
Investment: $170
Testimonial
“As first time parents, we were naturally nervous - Em made us feel so held. She gave us what felt like all of her time, her wealth of knowledge, her energy and kindness, as we navigated our way through pregnancy and into parenthood. By my due date I was so excited to give birth! We will always look back on this time of our lives with so much warmth and joy. I would invite Em back into our birth space a million times over.” Amy and Anthony
“Wow! Where do I start with Em! First and foremost, I cannot recommend Em enough as a Doula. We loved how she guided us in building our birth plan, thoughtfully discussing all the potential twists and turns along the way. When it came to the birth itself, she brought a calming yet direct energy to the room, easing the pressure on both me and my partner. She stayed by our side through a marathon 3-day labour, supporting us right up to the incredible moment we welcomed our beautiful boy. Em truly goes above and beyond for her clients—from her homemade cakes to coffee runs and thoughtful check-in texts. If you're looking for a Doula in Melbourne, Em is the one. It's clear she genuinely loves what she does!” S and L
“I can confidently say that having her support was one of the best decisions I made. From the moment we met, Em was warm, compassionate, and incredibly knowledgeable. She took the time to understand my values & my birth preferences and helped me navigate the entire process with confidence and ease. Her calming energy, encouragement, and guidance helped me stay focused and empowered during each step of the experience. I felt truly cared for, and I could tell that Em was fully invested in making sure the birth was as positive and smooth as possible.
What stood out most was her ability to communicate with my partner and the medical team, ensuring that everyone was on the same page and that my wishes were respected. I can't recommend Emilie enough to any expectant parent. Her professionalism, expertise, and genuine care made my birth experience far more positive than I could have imagined. If you're considering a doula- Emilie is truly exceptional! She brings a lot of knowledge and care to her work.” Fairuza and Lucian
Book an initial chat
If you are searching for a Birth Doula in Melbourne, private birth education or personalised antenatal classes, the best place to begin is with a free initial chat.
This is a relaxed 20 to 30 minute conversation where we can:
Explore what you are looking for
Discuss your pregnancy, previous experiences or concerns
Clarify whether private birth education or postpartum support feels like the right fit
Answer any questions about how I work
There is no pressure and no expectation. Just a genuine opportunity to connect and see whether we align.
You can book your initial chat via Radiant Birth using the link below.
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