We chose Emily as our midwife for our second baby (first homebirth) and I am so glad we did! With a history of high blood pressure and being induced I really wanted someone who could help me have the healthiest pregnancy possible, and Emily was the perfect choice. I was able to have a very easy pregnancy with no complications, and a beautiful homebirth where Emily and her assistant were calm, helpful but not overbearing, and made me feel very confident in being at home. I will truly miss our visits and hope to have Emily as my midwife for any future births:) read more

I don't even know where to start with how much I genuinely adore this woman. Trust me when I say that there is no better midwife around. This woman is not only personable and kind, but she is also incredibly knowledgeable and experienced as a midwife and sound in her medical understanding of birth and prenatal care. Do yourself a favor, and pray to God that she is available to take you on as a client! Even if you live an hour away, I promise you, she's worth the "inconvenience." Emily is so thorough in her care and so genuine in her compassion for you as a person. She easily became one of my favorite people on this planet. Unsure or uneducated about midwifery? Don't know much about homebirth? No problem. Just book her already. read more

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Having Emily Schultz as my midwife was truly an amazing experience from start to finish. This was my third birth, but my first home birth and first time working with a midwife -- and I can confidently say, I couldn't have asked for a better guide through this journey. From our very first meeting, it was clear that Emily views pregnancy and birth with a deeper, more holistic perspective than a traditional OB. When I mentioned past hormone issues, she immediately had a thoughtful plan and ensured we monitored everything closely with lab work and had a solution ready if needed. I felt truly seen and cared for. Staying in contact with Emily was incredibly easy. She was always responsive, open, and supportive -- I never once felt like I was a burden or just another appointment on her calendar. Even in the final days before birth, when her schedule was packed and I was still working full-time, she made sure I felt prioritized. She kept me updated, was flexible when needed, and never made rescheduling stressful. On the day of the birth, she was in constant contact and headed over as soon as I felt ready. The birth itself was absolutely magical. I felt empowered, in control, and safe -- all because Emily was by my side. She brought such a calm, steady presence that allowed me to focus fully on the experience. Since giving birth Tuesday evening, Emily has checked in multiple times, making sure I'm recovering well and feeling supported. Honestly, I feel like I hit the jackpot having her as my care provider -- and even more than that, I feel like I've made a lifelong friend. Emily is a true angel. She genuinely cares about the people she serves, and you're never just a number to her. Anyone lucky enough to work with her is in the absolute best hands. read more

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Emily is nothing short of a dream come true. Three years ago, Emily became our midwife for our first child, and she was the first person to know (other than my husband) when I got pregnant with our second. Having her as a guide, a wise woman, and a midwife is a transformational experience. Not only is she expertly trained and knowledgeable about women's bodies, birth, and babies, but she also holds space for her clients and allows them to open up with a vulnerable heart. If you're looking to have a birth experience where you can completely surrender, Emily is the midwife for you. Never once in both births did I fear for my safety or my baby's because I trusted Emily with my entire being. I wish every woman could experience midwifery care in this way. Additionally, the postpartum support and care you receive from Emily is so comforting. She cares so deeply for her clients and you feel it in the way she communicates and supports you as you heal and adjust. read more

This was our second time working with Emily. It was a no brainer to go back to her once finding out I was pregnant again. From the second you meet her, it's obvious that Emily is not only extremely gifted, but doing what she was made to do. From start to finish, she made us feel safe, heard, and valued. I wish every woman was able to receive this type of care during pregnancy and postpartum. It is the best investment we have ever made. read more

For anyone who is unsure about home births, Emily is the one to go with! She is so amazingly knowledgeable. She takes such good care of everyone in the process! Not to mention whilst being a full time mom, wife and small business owner! She does it all; wears all the hats and puts 110% in. Emily also has such a wonderful team and resources. For my third birth with midwives, she has been the only one whom I felt a connection and such comfort with. She is and forever will be part of our family! 20/10 recommend to everyone! You won't regret your decision. read more

My experience did not go as planned. I will start by saying this would have been my third home birth and I had dreamed of having one with Emily but it took up 3 years and two rounds of IVF to get pregnant. We were on our last embryo and last try when our miracle finally happened! Emily was the first person I messaged and she was just as excited as we were! She was absolutely incredible and supportive through my pregnancy and offered so much help and suggestions because we ended up with HG then ended up with a PICC line for hydration (placed at the hospita). Then one night I got super sick with the shakes and so I called her and she immediately knew it was out of her scope and sent us to get it checked out. I ended up sepsis which turned into septic shock due to my PICC line. This resulted in our baby coming via emergency c section at 31 weeks. Even through all of this she has been there every step of the way. I cannot recommend her enough. Thank you so so much read more

Emily is absolutely AMAZING! After being told I needed to have a c-section from my care provider due to the complications of my first pregnancy. I decided to switch providers late in my pregnancy, which was the best decision I could've made for myself. From the in depth hour long appointments talking about risks and how to prevent them to answering all of my questions & concerns via text to setting up and cleaning up my home birth (including starting a load of laundry and making sure I had a nice postpartum set up in the bathroom with everything I needed). She's genuinely concerned about how you are doing postpartum too, I get text asking how nursing is going and how I'm feeling and it's just nice to know someone is listening. I ended up having the best birth imaginable with no complications. Emily and her students were great and I cannot thank them enough!! read more

Review for Emily Schultz When I learned I was pregnant with my second baby, I felt a calling to have a homebirth with as little intervention as possible. I knew nothing about what this entailed, as none of my family or close friends have had one before. My husband was hesitant. That all changed when we interviewed Emily. After our initial consultation with Emily, we were "all in". After each prenatal appointment, we few more and more confident in our decision to birth this baby on our own terms and with Emily by our side. The lengthy appointments in her cozy home office were something we looked forward to each month, even with an hour long commute. We would drive twice that far to see her if we had to! Not once did we feel judged for asking questions. We were given a plethora of information and encouraged to make our own choices for our baby. No pressure or agenda. Emily cares so very deeply about her clients. During my pregnancy, I encountered some small issues such as a partial placenta previa, minor anemia, and a positive GBS result. Emily knew exactly what to do in every scenario and navigated each with ease. In early labor, Emily texted and checked-in constantly. Once my water broke, she sped to my house and put me on speaker phone while she drove so that I didn't feel overwhelmed. Once she arrived and I was in transition, I felt a wave of peace overcome me, unlike anything I had felt with my first. Everything was set up quickly and after pushing for 15 minutes in the birth pool, my baby boy arrived. I was never worried. I was never truly scared. Because we were in the best hands with Emily! After delivery, my husband and I got to snuggle with our precious newborn and not worry about anything else, while Emily and her team cleaned up. The house was left sparkling. They even changed the sheets on our bed, ran laundry, and helped me shower. I credit Emily's phenomenal prenatal and postnatal care as the reason why I feel so wonderful so quickly after having my son. At 3 weeks postpartum, I'm already back on my feet, and my hormones feel much more balanced this time around. I've also gained a newfound confidence in myself and as a mother. I can't thank Emily enough for this gift she has given me and our family. Reach out to Emily if you feel the call to birth your baby naturally and in the comfort of your home. I promise it will change your life! read more

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Where do you even begin when it comes to describing Emily? She is literally the most incredible human being! She is so patient, kind, gentle, encouraging, and truly the most down to earth person I've ever met! From the first prenatal visit to delivery (and beyond) you will be so very taken care of! This was my third birth but first home birth! And because of her, I was able to have a beautiful birth at home! She makes me want to have several more babies because of the care she provides! If you're unsure if you can do a home birth mentally and physically, with Emily cheering you on, you most definitely can! My labor lasted a total of a little over 5 hours and I firmly believe if it weren't for Emily it would've been so much longer. My contractions started at 7 am and died down within an hour after I took a shower. Emily came to my house a few hours later to see if we could have my contractions become more consistent. She suggested I get on hands and knees for 10 contractions and on the 10th contraction my water broke. Within 27 minutes my sweet baby boy was in my arms! Emily had to assist a little more than usual as baby's head was facing my thigh and his shoulders were stuck. She simply had me get out of the tub and within a minute she had him out and he was perfect! I will forever feel confident with the care Emily provides and the knowledge she has! read more

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I don't even know where to begin. To be completely transparent, I went into care with Emily a little nervous that she was too good to be true. I'm so happy to report that she is absolutely as kind and warm and welcoming as everyone says and I was nervous for nothing. From the first appointment I felt as ease around her and so did the rest of my family. I brought my older kids (6 and 7) to almost every appointment and she always took the time to speak to them and ask them if they had any questions, and when they did (even if they were just silly kid questions) she answered them with kindness and gave them information in a way that they could understand. This was my third pregnancy but I still came with questions myself every appointment and she was more than happy to answer them and have open discussions about concerns I had about anything, she was always up to date on her knowledge of what we were discussing, and she never even once put her opinion in the mix to try to sway me one way or the other. You can tell she just wants to give you the information for you to make an informed choice for yourself and she was fine with whatever choice you made. During my labor/birth things were totally normal until they weren't, and Emily and her assistant Taylor did such a good job of staying calm, keeping control of the situation, and still giving me choice through everything. I had a rare complication where the cord came off of the placenta when Emily applied gentle traction to help me deliver the placenta and this resulted in me having a retained placenta. Emily gave me the choice to try to get it out at home or go in to the hospital and I opted to try a couple things at home before ultimately deciding the hospital was the best choice. Emily checked in with me every step of the way asking if I felt safe and was ok with what we were doing. When I decided I wanted to go to the hospital she immediately stopped what we were trying and called for an ambulance for me. No guilt, shame, or anything negative from her about my choice. She gave the EMTs all the information they needed about me and even called the hospital to let them know we were coming and what to expect. Going to the hospital wasn't part of my plan and of course not ideal, but being that it was my choice and I felt supported through the entire ordeal I have walked away with minimal trauma and no regret. You are in the best hands possible with Emily and her team. The care I have received from her has changed me as a person. There is no way I could ever go through another pregnancy or birth any other way. Emily will forever have a special place in my family and in my heart. read more

This was my second home birth with Emily Schultz. I can't express what a wonderful experience it is to have her as a midwife. From prenatal care to postpartum care and everything in between she makes you feel safe and taken care of. Her knowledge and expertise is absolutely priceless. The team she brings to help is just as amazing. With this birth I had some excessive bleeding after and they seemingly solved the problem before I knew there was one. Emily sweetly and patiently talked me through everything they might need to do and asked for my consent every step of the way. Some of my amniotic sac was still in my uterus causing it to continue bleeding. Once she got it out, my body started working to stop the bleeding. Emily and the team stayed with me until they knew I was safe. I feel extremely blessed to have had such a wise and caring group of ladies there to help me through it. I would choose them time and time again. read more

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I first started exploring homebirth after the fairly traumatic, eventually cesarean, birth of my first son a few years ago. I knew I wanted something different for my next baby. I opted to have co-care (homebirth midwife and hospital midwife/ doctors) through my pregnancy because I wanted to keep my options open. I interviewed a few homebirth midwives and asked a lot of questions before making my decision. @OhioMidwife, Emily Schultz, was absolutely incredible throughout my pregnancy and birth and aftercare. We met just as often as you'd meet with an OB office, but in the comfort of our home. She took my vitals, tested urine, listened to the baby and FELT the baby. This one of the many important differences in care. Emily worked with me to help ensure my baby was in a good position, guided me to helpful exercises and supplements. She reassured me that my body was working and knew what to do. She also got to know me and my family which was also really special. Emily is incredibly kind, knowledgeable, highly trained for emergencies and anything that might come up. She also is very clear that the laboring mom only stays at home if she and the baby are safe. She knows what to check for and how recognize if a hospital transfer would be best. Emily has relationships with an amazing birth team who were so so wonderful and helpful during birth. Our son was born safe and healthy at home. I am overjoyed and overwhelmed with gratitude. It is so nice to recover at home and to still feel so cared for, safe and supported. I could go on and on about the magical experience I had with homebirth and Emily (even the not so magical parts are such a fun part of the story). I'm going to stop and just say, thank you. read more

I had my twin girls at home 02/2024 with Emily and her team at my side. They were both breech which we were aware of ahead of time. We talked a lot about what the birth would look like and I did my own research as well. I was confident in my decision to have them at home because of how confident I was in Emily's skills. Every time I had a question at one of my prenatal visits, she never failed to educate, explain and give me choices. I always felt like my pregnancy was in my hands. But at the same being in Emily's care left me so at peace. She is a wealth of knowledge. She is one of the most down to earth people I have ever met. Sometimes I had to bring my older kids to prenatal visits and she was so kind to them and always included them in the process. I can not recommend her enough to anyone looking for a midwife. You will not be disappointed! I am happy to have met her and now call her my friend. read more

Emily was the best and most thorough midwife I've ever had! This was my fourth home birth and the best experience. Can't recommend her enough!! read more

Midwife: OHIO MIDWIFE Year of birth: November 2023 Warning this is kind of long, I have a little experience with both of my children but worth the read. After getting pregnant with my first child I was curious about unmedicated birth but could never pull the trigger and honestly didn't know enough about the process. Well I really think God sent us Emily as miracle because my fiancé Michael was hired on to lay flooring in her office when I was in my second trimester. Michael had listened to my concerns about hospital births and the fear mongering doctors do and took them to Emily all on his own. He should honestly leave a review himself with how much he respects/adores and trusts her. We didn't opt for a home birth with our first just out of fear. Emily and I still exchanged numbers and I texted her some questions I had. I even called Emily crying after a doctor told me I HAD to be induced or my baby would die, and Emily ensured me of possible risks but that it was very normal to be over with my first. At 41w3d I went into spontaneous labor. I did elect for the epidural as it was a long labor. Emily was checking on me the whole time. (Mind you I've never met her in person at this point) labor was long and hard but I had a beautiful 9# HEALTHY baby. Well...some risky business led to surprise baby #2 just a short 5 months after that experience. I was petrified but excited. She coaxed me through breastfeeding during pregnancy. And coaxed me through a subchorianic bleed. At the start of my pregnancy I met with a few midwives closer to me but none of them hold a candle to Emily. I almost begged her to see me in the 3rd trimester because my impending due date gave me panic attacks. She happily agreed to see me at about 32 weeks of my pregnancy but warned me of a conference she was attending just one day after my due date. luckily I went into labor just two days before she left !! Another miracle This birthing experience is something I'll never forget!! The prenatal appointments were something Michael and I looked forward to do together. He would come home and be so relieved that it was actually happening. "I'm so glad Emily will be there with us". The drive was long but so so worth it. She was so kind and knowledgeable and just plain funny. She made sure Michael was involved and informed and even taught him the miles circuit so that he could help me. Communication through the app was great. Her helper Trinity was so so so sweet and likable. I met Renee when I was actually in labor. Such a sweet quiet nature. Emily let her do lots of hands on things (with consent) and even though I was in pain I loved that I got to let her do it because I hope she gets to be as knowledgeable as Emily. There was not one thing that was forced upon me just gentle coaxing and she asked permission every step of the way. During transition I really didn't think I would make it out alive haha! I looked up and there was Emily's sweet smile "you're almost done!" And about 5-10 minutes there he was! I ended up going to the hospital for a bleed Trinity made sure I had clothes and a charger lol Renee helped Michael load the baby in the car. (I had a history of placenta issues nothing Emily's team did caused this) but I was rushed off in an ambulance and Emily and her team cleaned up, walked my dog and set out postpartum essentials in my bathroom for my return. This experience was something I'll never forget!! I couldn't have done it without these three ladies and of course Michael The only con I have is that I didn't get to say goodbye or thank you to her and her amazing team read more

I wish I could write a novel about my amazing experience with Emily, honestly. I came to her at the start of my second trimester after just having found out we were having twins practically begging her to take me as a client even though I knew she was incredibly busy at the time I was due. She joyfully agreed to take me as a client and every step of the way she was thoughtful and kind and so knowledgeable. She's very humble about her experience but she's got an incredible amount of education and experience! Every interaction with Emily was filled with love and personal care--my husband and kids all loved joining me at appointments and she quickly became a friend. She made it clear she always had enough time to answer questions or listen to concerns; she's just a really, really wonderful person. Who she is as a person aside, she's also a stellar midwife. She never once recommended I do something only because that's the way it's always been done, every step of the way she made sure I had true informed consent. I like my medical care to be very hands off and not once did I ever feel pressured into doing anything I didn't want to. Twins can sometimes come with added complications so she walked me through every possibility and made sure I had the knowledge I needed to be confident and feel safe, and when delivery came it literally could not have gone better. Truly, I couldn't recommend Emily more. I almost want to have another baby just to have Emily as my midwife one more time! read more

To know Emily is to love her! Walking through this pregnancy with her by my side was truly a gift. When I found out I was pregnant with our 4th, I texted Emily knowing another homebirth was the right choice for us. When we found out we were expecting twins, we decided all over again that a homebirth with Emily by our side was the best choice for us and babies. She shared in our joyous surprise and answered my never -ending questions about multiples pregnancy and birth. Emily has a passion for birth, but she also has a passion for continuing her education and her knowledge truly shows how much effort and energy she has put into becoming an amazing midwife. When we found out our twins were presenting in a non-standard way around 36 weeks we waited to see if they would turn. Around 38 weeks they were still breech/vertex and we had to decide all over again if homebirth was still the best choice for us. We researched, scheduled consults, candidly considered c-section, talked through our options and fears and doubts and statistics, and prayed for guidance. We decided all over again that homebirth was the right choice for us, that breech is a variation of normal, and that with the right skilled midwife a homebirth was still the best choice for us and babies. Emily's experience with birth, multiples and breech made her the perfect fit once more. But in all these decisions and conversations, Emily held us so gently. She never pressured us to decide to stay or leave her practice. She helped us talk through possible outcomes, she helped us consider out of the box solutions, she put together an amazing twin birth team, and she made sure she was available to support us along the way. I looked forward to every single pre- natal visit I had with her, and we never once finished early. Emily is so easy to talk to, so loving and funny, she became such a dear friend to me and my husband both. I carried our twins 40 weeks and 3 days, past anyone's guess of when they'd arrive. And when it was time for babies to arrive, Emily was right there with us. She helped create a birth space that allowed my body to birth my babies the way that it needs to. No one told me how to labor, where to labor, or pressured me in any way. In my own home, in my own time the babies came. I had a midwife who trusted birth and trusted my body, and so I brought my last babies into the world in the most peaceful way possible: with the lights turned low, in my own home, with my husband by my side and touched by love and reassurance. Our beautiful perfect breech baby was 9lb 7oz, followed by his brother who was 7lb 10oz. Thank you thank you Emily. You will always be a part of our family, and we are so grateful for you and your passion for bringing babies safely into this world of ours. read more

When my husband and I found out that we are having our second baby I knew i did not want to have the same experience like our first birth. I did not know what to expect from home birth. Shortly after that, one of our dear friends gave birth to twins at home and I was intrigued. In our community, I had not met anyone who has had a home birth. I was unsure if I wanted to go outside of the normal and take such a huge step. That friend connected me to Emily. My husband who was also unsure about the process, but was ready to meet Emily. In our very first meeting, we knew that we wanted to proceed care with her. Unlike the hospitals, her visited lasted 1 hr. She is so thorough in her care, and the knowledge she has is extensive. Her ultimate goal is to make sure that the mom and the baby are safe. She helped us through the past 7 months to have safe beautiful birth at home, and we are still well taken care of for post natal care. She gave me resources and things to have a safe birth. We are so happy we met Emily. This is hands down the best care I have received especially since my first experience was a bit traumatic. I was made aware through this birth that we can do hard things and we do not need any medication to give birth and that our bodies are meant to go through the beautiful process of bringing life into this world. She continues to care for me and the baby through 6 weeks postpartum. There are so many things I love about Emily but one extra thing I absolutely love is the app she has that we can use to directly text her and ask her questions. If you are looking for a midwife, Emily is the person you need to meet. In just the last couple of weeks, we welcomed our son in our safe haven surrounded by the people we love. Baby came out so beautifully, and Emily and her team did an amazing job! She guided us through everything, and told us what she was going to do and why. She stayed until baby and I were ready and comfortable, and came back to visit within 36 hours. She was God sent and the best! read more

Emily is, first off, one of the most wonderful and comfortable people I've ever met. From our very first in person meeting, I really felt like she cared about me and what I wanted from birth. She exudes light and positivity. Our first visit was close to 2 hours and she answered every question I had. Her confidence and warmth make you feel so safe to be in her space. My first baby, I was at a hospital. Even though I did get to have a natural birth with no epidural like I wanted. The experience was traumatizing, my intuition and needs were pushed aside and ignored during birth. My first son suffered birth injuries that ended in a 6 month NICU stay, and I was so traumatized that I honestly was certain I'd never want to give birth or be pregnant again. Then COVID happened, and when you're trapped inside the house, it was easy for my husband and I to decide to try for another baby. Despite how terrified I was to give birth. I started doing all the research I could on birth and pregnancy. I decided to look into a homebirth because the best thing I could think of was avoiding hospitals and they are statistically safer for low-risk pregnancies. I talked to my chiropractor about it who was a strong advocate for home birth. She recommended Emily. So I scheduled a consultation with her. My first consultation lasted 2 hours and by the time I left, I was so confident that I could birth my baby at home and feel safe and supported. Unlike the hospital where you can't take your kids, I brought my 3 year old son to every visit and my 6 year old bonus daughter. She let them listen to my heartbeat and mess with my belly to feel baby and explained where baby's butt and shoulders were, and even let my 6 year old find the baby's heartbeat with the Doppler. It quickly got to where I was excited every time I had an appointment coming up. She provided documents for nutrition, supplements, spinning babies and always asked how I was doing emotionally. It was easy to reach out to her when I started to feel isolated when my husband had to leave for 4 weeks with the military and she sent me resources to help. My birth was amazing. I am so proud and grateful that Emily and my husband delivered our baby. Emily consistently reassured me during labor, when I felt like things were too intense or I couldn't do it, she told me that I could and I was so close to meeting my baby. Her assistant, Katie, was amazing and so sweet. Very calm and helped reassure me that I was so overly capable of this birth and her doula, Trinity, helped me when I was pushing and was right there, getting me water and Gatorade and blankets. She also took SO many photos; that I know I'll cherish the rest of my life. I had a shoulder dystocia during birth, and Emily helped me get baby out and let me flip over and move around and listen to my body. She knew exactly how to help our baby come earth side but she did it without restricting me from listening to my body. I was able to do what my body needed, while Emily followed her training. I gave birth to Arthur Weitzman at 2:35am. He weighed 11lbs and was 22inches long. Perfectly big, healthy boy. Emily and Trinity did not leave our house until close to 9am and Katie left around 8am. They were there for around 14 hours total. They let me lay in bed and rest with the baby while they cleaned up our house from birth and put everything away. I never felt rushed to get up or move around. Arthur stayed attached to his placenta for around an hour. It was everything I could have hoped for. Thank you Emily, Katie and Trinity. You're all wonderful. If our family wasn't complete, I'd absolutely go to Emily for every birth from this point on. I have already recommended her to several friends who saw my posts about our birth and I would recommend her to anybody else. read more

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It's difficult to put into words how incredible Emily is. She was a light in our journey from the very beginning of pregnancy, clear through postpartum support. We were always given full transparency and knowledge, leading us down the path to make the best decision for us and our baby. Emily made us feel heard when we expressed concerns or had questions, she kept us informed on the small and big things and most of all, she was always there when we needed something. Our decision to choose Emily as our midwife was simple, as we have family members who have used her in the past and upon meeting her, we knew she was the perfect fit. This decision was further clarified with each visit, where she carefully devoted all of her time and energy to us, despite how incredibly busy she is. What really shows off her true self, is when it was determined that our baby was breech and was demanding to stay that way. We were informed of our options, whether we stayed home or decided to transfer. We were also informed of risks, but also how to safely deliver a breech baby at home. Every detail was explained to us and she offered mental support as well, as we were trying to decide our best option and navigating the mental roadblocks. Upon deciding to stay home for a breech birth, Emily offered so much wisdom and support, that when it came time for labor and birth, we had not a single doubt and we were so ready. Emily carefully selected another midwife, as well as two students to attend our birth. We felt so provided for, we were blown away. All throughout labor, we were made to feel supported, yet she kept her distance when we needed time. Her educating us on the breech birth, wisdom and support gave us the best outcome possible and our baby girl was delivered so smoothly. Without her knowledge and willingness to continue offering us a home birth, we know this experience wouldn't have been as incredible as it was. The amount of time Emily and the birth team spent at our home after the birth caring for myself and baby, cleaning up our home and simply visiting was astounding. The time she spent at our home visit the next day was unmatched as well (she even swaddled our dog when we asked for swaddling help because baby was nursing). Postpartum visits have been nothing short of great, too. She calmly assesses baby and myself, asks questions, checks on your mental health and is always a text away with any concerns between visits. We praise Emily to all of our family and friends, and I know the few people who got to meet her after our birth and during our home visit have been equally impressed! She truly is an incredible human being with an absolute heart of gold. We likely wouldn't have been able to have a breech home birth with anyone else's care, and we know our birth would not have looked the same at all without her. She is the best there is and I pray anyone wanting to birth at home gets to experience her care! We love you, Emily read more

ALL of my babies came to me in the perfect way at the perfect time, (one adoption and two preterm deliveries) but at the same time, for me, I felt that so many aspects and choices were not mine and left to be at the mercy of others to make for me. Some things I looked to others whom I thought knew better and it was good to have that wisdom, other things I forfeited my own intuition and wisdom and felt pressured to make choices that were not my own. When I made it to 36 weeks and saw that the possibility of birthing at home was actually an option, I started the process of looking for a midwife. The second that Michael and I met with Emily, @ohiomidwife, I left knowing that she's exactly who I wanted in my corner to support my birth. Emily answered all of my questions, understood my concerns and fears, handled all of my husbands questions and made us both feel that any choice we chose for us and our baby was the right one. There was no judgment or swaying, just pure support. That was so important to me. During our time together House visits would last more than a 20 minute office visit and she listened. Really listened. She included my kids and really got to know us. The day August came I never felt more taken care of and supported. August and I ran the show that morning. Her presence gave me calmness and safety. Before every touch I was asked if it was ok. I got to choose the when, where and how. I had autonomy over what was rightfully mine and it was beautiful and empowering. When things came up, as sometimes happens in birth, her actions were quick, her focus was on only doing what needed to be done and her calm demeanor kept me feeling safe as she kept me safe. After birth she stayed with us for hours making sure everything was perfect and settled. She literally put us to bed before she walked out of the door. Emily was the best decision I made. Her knowledge, care and LOVE made this birth a beautiful, empowering and healing experience. read more

It's hard to put into words what an amazing experience it was working with Emily throughout the pregnancy and birth of our very first child.. from the very first interaction I told my husband how at ease I felt speaking with her about our future care. She is amazingly knowledgeable and was able to answer every question we had along the way! I always knew that I wanted to have our baby at home and Emily made the entire experience feel safe and empowering. When I look at my sweet baby boy I feel a sense of pride in having brought him into this world all naturally and in our love filled home. I can't imagine having had a better birth experience. read more

Emily is amazing and goes above and beyond! From the first time we met Emily, she was a wealth of knowledge. Emily made us feel comfortable with making the decision of having a homebirth. read more

I had the best birthing experience I've ever had with Emily Schultz and her amazing team. I've never felt so comfortable, safe and well taken care of. I literally didn't have to worry about anything my only job was to push baby out. They did all the rest and then some. I finally had the birthing experience I've always dreamed of having. We will definitely be choosing her with all our births from now on! read more

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I chose Emily Schultz for my 3rd birth (2nd homebirth) because I wanted someone who dedicates themselves wholly and completely to facilitating the most incredible birth experience, whatever that looked like, for me. I prefer a more hands off approach and Emily was effortlessly able to accommodate that. She is humble and selfless and was able to provide the most incredible, nurturing care for me, my birth, and my baby without making me feel like a burden. There is nothing this woman won't do if it means comfort for you and everyone else. She was able to set a birth pool up completely within a half hour all on her own! Being so close to giving birth when I called her, I truly was expecting not to have enough time. She is constantly continuing her education so that she can be the best helper should an emergency or difficulty arise. I don't typically have complications during my births, but she was able to swiftly and efficiently treat some hemorrhaging I experienced this time. The appointments were always so thorough, and Emily was able to guide me through safe and natural options to address any concerns. I felt so supported, loved, and truly heard in every interaction I had with her. She even took hundreds of pictures and videos for us-something I've never had. If you are looking to feel completely safe, relieved, and relaxed in your birthing environment, Emily would be the one to call into your space. She even cleaned for us! You can be assured that she wants the best for you, as she does for herself. She has a positive mental attitude and is so generous with her love. 11/10 Highly recommend! read more

Hiring Emily will be such a beautifully life-changing decision for you! When we decided to have a home birth with our second baby (after a hospital birth with our first), I wanted to make sure I did my homework and due diligence to feel comfortable about the choice to stay home. I researched all of the midwives in the area and interviewed multiple. There was something so positive about Emily's office space, our initial conversation during the interview, and the feeling I had when leaving. I knew in my gut there was no one better! I agree with other reviewers that there can't possibly be words to describe what an amazing resource (and person) Emily is. You can tell she was made to do this! I always joked that Emily wasn't just my midwife, but also my therapist. The way she listens and is present during appointments is unlike anything I've ever experienced. She is so invested in her mommas and babies and provided care for us during the entire pregnancy that felt as if we were her only clients. I've grown to trust her more than any medical provider I've ever worked with. Her knowledge of pregnancy/labor/delivery made even my medical husband who said we'd never have a home birth feel comfortable with the process (he now says he too wouldn't want it any other way!). Her availability and response time are also second to none, as she has a wonderful app available to clients to be able to chat with her and ask her questions at anytime. I love that she was always transparent and honest and sought to educate me every step of the way while respecting my preferences. I learned SO much from her about pregnancy, childbirth, holistic alternatives and care, and my body in general. She is also so connected in the community that she was able to recommend other types of providers to ensure I always had all of the resources I needed. During labor and delivery Emily and her team were so considerate and respectful of the birth space and my birth plan (which Emily had helped me with during one of my last appointments). They supported us when needed and took beautiful photos that we will treasure forever when they were not actively needed. During the delivery, things suddenly turned serious, and Emily took immediate action to stabilize the situation and get baby out. I ended up having to push for a long time and she provided me with support like I've never known and helped bring about a strength in me I didn't know I had. I truly could not have done it without her. Baby ended up throwing us a handful of what could have been really concerning issues including a posterior and face first presentation, a shoulder dystocia, and meconium in his airways, and Emily navigated each one with knowledge, skill, confidence, speed, and complete calmness. What would have all been traumatic experiences in a hospital were able to be just another part of our birth story due to Emily's competence and care. I never once felt scared and knew we were in the best hands. After baby's arrival, Emily and her team stayed for hours keeping us company, making sure we were both stable, cleaning up, and even changing our sheets. She delayed the newborn exam for 3 hours so baby could nurse and cuddle as we all sat around chatting and soaking in the beauty of those first moments. After the newborn exam she helped me shower and made sure we all had everything we needed. My husband and I didn't have to do anything- they even took out the trash. You never would have known by looking at the space afterward that we'd even had a home birth. The postpartum care was just as wonderful and Emily once again provided me with an outlet to process and digest the birth experience while setting me and baby up physically for the best possible recovery. Not only was this such a powerful experience for my husband and I, but Emily has also impacted my firstborn in such a beautiful way. She allowed her to attend all of my prenatal appointments and even had so many fun toys in her office for her to play with. Emily let her "help" with the exams and always involved her whenever possible. By the end of my pregnancy, my daughter got so excited to go see "Miss Midwife Emily" and I wouldn't be surprised if she wants to be a midwife herself one day. I'll never be able to thank Emily enough for how she has blessed our entire family. If it isn't obvious yet, we would highly recommend Emily to anyone and everyone. I'm sure if you hire her, you too will be back to this page in 9 months, struggling to find a way to express just how beautifully Emily has touched your life. read more

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Emily is truly an amazing person. Not only with her calming presence but the way she makes sure your needs and wishes are heard and validated for how you want you birth to go. Even when things change she made sure we felt calm and taken care of in every situation. She made sure we understood every single thing she did. This birth was a rollercoaster but definitely healing and peaceful. I wouldn't have wanted anyone else to share in such a special moment with us. read more

This was my 3rd home birth but my first home birth with Emily/Ohio Midwife. I had a great experience with Emily. My labors are everything but typical. I had prodromal labor on and off for almost 2 weeks. I always have back labor which is very painful. Even though my prodromal labor was not progressing it was still very painful. I was not sure if it was the real thing or not. Emily drove to my house to check on me. Then she drove to my house while she was in town a couple days later. She definitely didn't have to do that since I wasn't in true labor but she never made me feel bad about coming when it was a false alarm. She let me come to her office for 2 extra appointments to check me and see how far I was dilated since I had been having contractions all day. This was all helpful information so we could kind of figure out when I would actually go into real labor. My baby's head was stuck on my hip. When my water broke, Emily was able to suggest a natural remedy to make my contractions stronger to help get the baby off my hip and into my cervix so I could push my baby out! She also manually helped move my baby off my hip. She is a very knowledgeable, kind, caring and loving midwife. She makes you feel in control of your own birth journey. My baby's cord was around his neck. She very calmly unwrapped the cord and stimulated my baby all while talking in a soft/calm voice to me. Even though I was scared for my baby I trusted in Emily. I started to hemorrhage after birth and Emily gave me something to stop the bleeding. She set up and tore down the birthing pool, got me something to drink, checked the baby, got me all wiped down and comfortable in bed, did laundry, etc all before leaving. She came back to my house a couple days later and did all the blood work, heart testing, paperwork for baby, check on me and the baby again. She has you come to her office at 1, 3 & 6 weeks postpartum. I would recommend home birth to anyone who wants to feel in control of their birth experience and I would definitely choose Emily Shultz as your home birth midwife! read more

It is hard to put into words what Emily means to me and my family. Before we were even pregnant, a homebirth is something that we discussed and wanted at some point. However, we knew that we would have to find a midwife that we fully trusted and checked all the boxes. My sister-in-law had recommended Emily. When we met with her, we were amazed by her knowledge, genuine personality, and the time she took to answer questions. It was no question that we wanted to book Emily as our midwife. We always enjoyed and looked forward to our prenatal appointments with Emily. At each appointment, we felt like we had Emily's full attention; we did not feel like one of many clients. Since this was our first pregnancy, we came to each appointment with numerous questions. She always took the time to give us answers and explain things in full to assure that we understood. Emily is extremely knowledgeable and confident, and she always made us feel at ease. When Emily arrived on the day of our delivery, she and her student, Trinity, were very calm and thoughtful. They helped create the kind of environment that my husband and I envisioned for our birth. When Emily had checked me, she found that our baby's head was "stuck" on my hip. She was very calm explaining the situation and recommended different exercises to try out, along with some different techniques she tried out. Thankfully, our baby's head was able to come off my hip and things started moving. When I got in the pool to begin pushing, Emily let me do what my body was telling me to do. She was never in the way or unnecessarily intervening, and our healthy 9lb 6oz baby boy was born shortly after. I truly believe that had I been in the hospital, unnecessary medical interventions would have been used, and I would not have been able to have the birth that I wanted. Emily saved me from those interventions that we did not want, and for that, I am extremely grateful! I 110% recommend Emily as a midwife! read more

There's so many great things I could say about Emily and Ohio midwife. She is so caring and really gets to know you and your baby, even your spouse too. Appointments with her feel like you're there talking to a friend. She is extremely knowledgeable and I never worried at all having my first baby at home. I always wanted to have a homebirth and as soon as I found out I was pregnant, I found Ohio midwife on google and never felt the need or want to even look any further. If my husband and I ever get pregnant again we will 100% be going back to Emily read more

Emily is the best midwife I have ever had. Being under her care feels like pregnancy is just a beautiful part of life. She is extremely knowledgeable and shares any piece of advice that you would like to hear. She uses natural remedies and is extremely responsive to questions. She is so sweet to talk to and she forms a caring relationship with you and your family at each visit. We learned that in the beginning of my pregnancy I had not been getting enough nutrition and it affected me later on around 31 weeks when we checked my CBC and CMP. It turns out I had severe iron deficiency anemia as well as all the pre symptoms of preeclampsia. She reassured me that this could be fixed by diet and supplements. Emily never stopped helping me through the process and even though it could have been scary I never felt nervous being under her care. I am planning on having a home birth and I am so thankful for Emily's care throughout my pregnancy. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wonderful midwife who truly cares about every detail and keeps your best interests in mind. read more

Emily has basically been my jack of all trades for my pregnancy and post partum period. Shes very knowledgable, passionate and experienced with birth and all the work that goes both into the preparation and aftercare (for both mother and baby). After having a nightmare exprience with my OBGYNs prenatal care, I decided to trust Emily and her care recommendations (for chiropractic services, pediatric doctors, etc) for me and my son. Emily basically has all the ancient birthing knowledge that our parents and grandparents failed to pass down to us and is the perfect companion for someone who doesnt have a lot of familial support for a natural homebirth. With her care and knowledge I was able to have the birth of my dreams with my first child, and will definitely be using her services for any other pregnancies I have down the line. This is someone who will really work with you to get what you want and be realistic, yet optimistic with you about what you can expect and achieve. She was basically my personal trainer for birth and I dont think I couldve had as wonderful of an experience without her! read more

Emily is one of the greatest people I have ever known. She very quickly became family to us and I will never trust anyone the way I trust Emily to bring new life into the world. She communicates what is needed so clearly and in a way that is easy to understand. She is down to earth, warm, open, and really has a sense of calm in the chaos that can be birth. She never once made me feel judged and always validated anything I was feeling during my births. She does an incredible job at just holding space for mom and baby. I am forever grateful for her! read more

There are so many words I would like to say about my birth experience with Ohio Midwife. First, this was the most supported and encouraged I have ever felt during any pregnancy. The genuine care and attention that was shown to me was unmatched. Emily made me feel safe, empowered, and excited to deliver my baby at our home. This was my second VBAC and she gave me such confidence that we would be successful again. When my water broke she came over shortly after and assisted with getting baby in the right position as she was a bit high still. She gave my husband and I space but was close enough to support when we needed. Once transition happened and it was time to push she gave me the assistance I need to bring the baby earth side. My husband was able to be hands on and catch the baby and Emily guided us all the way. The Ohio Midwife team provided us with amazing postpartum care and were like little fairies moving around to get the birthing space cleaned up. Another excellent benefit of receiving care with them is the fact you see them several times during the first six weeks. Having her come back to my home to take care of newborn screenings and provide me bedside postpartum care was great. Emily also communicates with you almost daily checking in to see how you're healing and if any assistance is needed. I highly recommend Ohio Midiwife to any family that wants to be respected, empowered, and cared for during the prenatal and postpartum period. I wish I would have done this sooner! Thank you so much Ohio Midwife! read more

Emily is the most trustworthy, educated and genuine people I've ever met. She has such a gentle touch and always asks consent before applying it. She is talented with taking photos during downtime, if that is desired. She knows what to say and when to say it, always. Her services are outstanding. Emily is ethical, competent, talented, thorough, clever, and kind. The Dayton area is so lucky to have her. If I give birth again, she is undoubtably the midwife I'd choose. read more

Emily far surpassed our wildest dreams! She is truly amazing and what a wonderful soul! She is the most passionate, hard working, caring, patient,compassionate and loving midwife we could have ever hoped for. She provides such a positive and warm presence from the first moment you meet her! We knew from the moment we found out we were pregnant that we wanted a home birth and she made it happen! She made not only our birth enjoyable but also our prenatal care. She helped me to feel so empowered and that my body was made to do this! She took the time to listen to our thoughts and hear our questions. The knowledge that Emily possesses shows how dedicated she is to this work, and how much she truly cares for her mamas and babies. She pointed us in the right direction every step of the way. She always made sure that we felt supported and well cared for. During our parental care she never wavered in her support, she was there every step of the way! As well as during our birth! She was such a calming presence and made sure our sweet baby boy and me his mama were safe and healthy. We could not have had such a positive birth experience without her and the support didn't stop there! She continues to be such a blessing in our lives and supports us during this postpartum time. We love you and are thankful for all that you do Emily!!! If you are considering home birth please reach out to Emily! It will prove to be the best decision you will ever make for you and your little one read more

Finding out we were pregnant with our second baby came as a shock. I instantly knew that I wanted to have a home birth. I began the hunt. I came across Emily and immediately set up a visit to get to meet her. When I met her, I knew instantly that she was going to be so amazing! Throughout my pregnancy she was very easily accessible if I had any questions at all. She is knowledgeable in every area and offers very good background information on everything asked to make sure you feel 100% confident in what she's shared. Emily is so calm and gentle. When I was having my daughter her shoulder was stuck, Emily knew exactly what needed to be done to ensure my babies safety and did not seem panicked. There were many times I said "I can't" and she was so encouraging to help me get through to the end. After birth, Emily stayed for a few hours to make sure everything went smoothly. She told me signs to look for incase of an emergency & promised I could call her with any questions at all. My entire experience with Emily was so amazing. I am not looking forward to our time ending together. If I were to ever have another baby, Emily would be who I would call! read more