Emma Marella is a certified doula and GentleBirth educator with over 8 years of birth support experience and more than a decade of guiding families through early parenthood. As the heart behind Nashoba Valley Family Beginnings, Emma is dedicated to creating a nurturing, empowering, and informed space for families as they move through pregnancy, birth, and baby’s transformative first year.

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Emma’s work is rooted in the belief that every family deserves compassionate, individualized care. She blends her extensive knowledge of infant development with a calm, reassuring presence, helping parents navigate everything from labor preparation to early milestones, sleep regressions, and feeding challenges. Her background supporting families through the preschool years adds depth to her understanding of early childhood and the evolving needs of new parents.

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As a certified GentleBirth educator, Emma incorporates evidence-based childbirth education with mindset tools, comfort techniques, and emotional resilience skills. This holistic approach equips parents with both practical knowledge and the confidence to make informed choices that align with their values and preferences. Whether clients are preparing for an unmedicated birth, planning a medicated or cesarean birth, or simply wanting steady, experienced support, Emma tailors her care to meet each family exactly where they are.

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Families describe Emma as warm, grounded, and deeply supportive—someone who brings clarity and calm to the intensity and beauty of early parenthood. She is honored to walk alongside growing families, offering unwavering encouragement and thoughtful guidance as they welcome their newest little one with confidence and connection.