Cassie o.

“Emily is hands down the best midwife around. As a labor and delivery nurse I am exposed to hospital birth every time I work. I see the positives, but I also see the negatives of using interventions that should be reserved for an abnormality used everyday for every birthing woman. The longer that I have worked in labor and delivery the more I have realized that in a normal, healthy pregnant mama and baby, leaving the physiological birth process untouched yields the best and safest results.

This is what Emily provides. I would describe Emily as an a sacred birth keeper and fierce advocate. She believes in birth and supports women through their pregnancy, birth and postpartum period unlike anyone I’ve seen. The first time I met her I knew she was the midwife for me. It felt as if I’ve known her for years.

This was my third pregnancy, first home birth and first HBAC (home birth after cesarean). After experiencing a traumatic primary cesarean for “failure to progress”, to a hospital VBAC with an epidural with my second child to the home birth of my dreams I accomplished with my third child, I have had pretty much every type of birth you can get. After everything I’ve gone through though, I’d choose home again with Emily’s support and guidance every time. The family centered experience that Emily provided for us in our home was transformational for myself, my husband, my daughter and my mother and younger sister.

Emily was able to hold space for me when I needed it and she trusted me and my body to birth my baby. I could feel her calm presence and knew that I was going to be able to achieve the birth I always dreamed of with her support and trust.

I couldn’t recommend Emily highly enough because she has made such a difference in my family’s lives and in my confidence as a mother. Thank you for all you do Emily!”

Korinne e.

“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!”

Trista h...

“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 Trista’s Birth Story Here.

DEJA C.

“Emily is everything! She made me aware of issues in my pregnancy that could have caused complications during birth. Neither of the two clinics I’d been seen at told me about these issues. She corrected them within the few visits we had before my birth. She was the only midwife I’d seen that made me feel truly cared for. She’s knowledgeable and has no issue explaining things in detail. This was important to me because it made my family comfortable and supportive of my decision. It also helped me understand my pregnancy better.

When I decided to do a home birth I was afraid that it would be awkward to meet with a midwife because I’m not a crunchy mom. My choice was based on hospital protocols due to covid. Emily did not make me feel judged like I expected. Instead she educated me and introduced me to a whole new world.

She makes visits fun to where I almost forget it’s a medical appointment. I never thought I could be so calm and comfortable while giving birth but she helped me feel confident that everything would go perfect and it did. You can tell she really loves what she does. She’s literally the sweetest. I may get pregnant again just so I can do another home birth and she can be my midwife one more time jk. She really is the best. I’m thankful I found her.

Side note: They also took photos capturing every moment which was amazing since I had no one there to do that! I’m super thankful for that as well.”

Alyssa L.

“Emily is the best Midwife around! She is the hardest working person I know dedicating every hour she has to helping moms through every step of the pregnancy and birth process. She gave me excellent prenatal care followed by the perfect birth and postpartum care. I called her at 3am in prodromal labor which stalled out by morning (and bothered her none). I then called her again the following morning, both of which calls she was at my side very quickly giving me all the support I needed. She always knows exactly what to say at the right time to encourage you during labor. She and her assistant stayed with me for 8+ hours after my birth making sure both baby and I were stable, assisting with newborn care, and even cleaning my house up from birth- doing laundry and all! She was back again the next day and for several days (and now weeks) to check in on us postpartum. She even went to the store for me the day after birth and bought me extra ice packs, all the postpartum goodies to help me heal, and even a cute outfit for my baby. She puts so much detail into everything she does (including all the paperwork for birth certificates and newborn testing) so I didn't have to worry about anything but bonding. We are forever grateful for her and would absolutely use her again. I can't recommend her enough! Thanks Emily!”

Elecia s.

“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.”

Helena K.

“I had been familiar with home birth but wasn't sure if I would be a candidate. She had been so swamped with women scrambling to change their birth plans due to COVID, but agreed to walk with me on this journey. It was the most exciting and peaceful decision. She held our family's hands through so many questions and road bumps. Her experience, knowledge and kindness are unlike anything you will find in a general practitioner. Our visits to her office where the highlights of the pregnancy - and just having someone that is so present and engaged in your care makes such a difference in how you enter your birth space.

When I was in labor, Emily and her assistant went above and beyond to handle everything so seamlessly even though it was the middle of the night. All I could do for about 5 hours of intense labor was scream in pain, it seemed, but they were always one step ahead of what needed to happen. The set up of the birth pool in our home to the clean up afterwards was so impressive. I was able to give birth In the comfort of my home and made decisions to what I needed like a snack or to change positions.

I was given the space to work through our baby being difficult to come out. She stayed with us till she felt comfortable leaving and was able to do everything we would have had done at a hospital.

Emily is such a light in this world and her work bringing souls into this world (even if its holding open your pelvis to help your baby come out) is beyond words. It was such a raw, beautiful empowering experience giving birth at home and Emily made us all feel so provided for! Thank you Emily. Our family is eternally grateful.”

You can read Helena’s birth story here.

Caitlin j.

“Where to even begin, Emily is such an amazing human being I couldn't imagine going through my first unmedicated homebirth with anyone other than her, and if there are more pregnancies in the future I couldn't do it without her.

Emily is beautiful in so many ways, she is so loving and supportive, professional and incredibly knowledgeable.

The prenatal care was unlike any care I have ever received. So in depth and I actually felt heard and cared for.

I loved her approach to naturally go about any pregnancy symptoms I was experiencing with natural supplements and nutrition.

We were able to have such a beautiful and powerful homebirth. 3 days later and I'm still on cloud nine with how everything went. She was perfect at calming and supporting me. (And the routine for after baby and the clean up- she has the perfect system down, so quiet and proficient it was like they were never in our home)

I am forever grateful for the universe putting Emily in our lives to be there with us on this special journey.

If you or your spouse is on the fence with homebirth, talk to Emily and I guarantee you will feel so comfortable just like we did so that we could have this experience. As an emergency nurse and paramedic husband we had alot of questions and hesitations, just due to what we have learned with out professions, before we talked with Emily. And now we have a totally different outlook on pregnancy and birth. And we can thank Emily for that!”

You can read Caitlin’s birth story here.

Nicole t.

“ALL of my babies came to me in the perfect way at the perfect time, 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. She 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.”

Erin L.

“I always knew I wanted a home birth. However, since it was my first pregnancy, I was nervous that I wouldn't find the right midwife. My husband and I were lucky enough to come across Emily Schultz on Facebook on our first try googling "midwife around Dayton". We called her cell and she responded that same day. We set up an appointment to meet and it was love at first sight! Emily brings expert field knowledge and wise guidance to her practice so her clients not only feel physically safe but also emotionally held. It's rare to find someone so educated and secure in her knowing of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care that is also so kind, gentle, and responsive. My husband was very impressed by her credentials and her ongoing education.

My home birth was not easy, in fact it was very challenging. Because of the trust I had built with Emily during our pregnancy visits I was able to lean into her and trust that she would guide me and my baby in a safe and healthy birth. And she did. I never once doubted her or my decision to birth at home.

Emily is also so responsive and nurturing during postpartum care. She was always available to answer questions so that my baby and I could heal and bond in a beautiful way. Emily provides the postpartum care women and their families deserve.

Birth matters. Emily holds space so that her clients can have the autonomous, magical, safe, calm, happy birth they deserve. Working with Emily is a dream come true.”

Lauren G.

“If you are planning a homebirth Emily Schultz at @ohiomidwife is the midwife for you. She gives phenomenal care throughout pregnancy, during birth, and for postpartum aftercare. Emily is the most knowledgeable, kind, loving, caring, and compassionate provider you and your family could ever receive. She is always going above and beyond for her each of her clients. She is the most dedicated person I know.

I was a first time mom and found out I was pregnant in the middle of a pandemic. I knew I wanted a homebirth but I had no idea what to expect throughout pregnancy, during birth, or how to transform my desire for a homebirth into a reality. Initially I strayed away for my instinctual want of a homebirth and began going to doctors appointments with a regular OBGYN. I was extremely disappointed with the 5-10 minute appointments that each left me a bit more anxious than the visit before. Around 18 weeks I had had enough and began searching for a midwife. Emily was recommended to me and after my first time talking to her I knew that a homebirth under her care was the right thing for me to do. My fear evolved into anticipation and excitement. After my first time meeting her I no longer dreaded appointments and instead found a deep comfort and peace at each visit.

My care was thorough. Emily checks your urine, vitals, position of baby, and asks a million and one questions at every visit to ensure the health of Momma and baby. She is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to beneficial supplements as well as exercises to get baby in the optimal position for a smooth delivery.

During labor and birth Emily was phenomenal. Being a first time mom I was scared at times but Emily was right beside me answering every question that came to my mind. She helped me stay calm through every wave of contraction that hit. Through the worst of pain Emily makes you feel not only empowered but safe. She is the best.

If I were ever to have another baby I would probably talk to Emily before trying to conceive just make sure she was available for my midwifery care. 12 out of 10 recommend.🌿🤎”

jeannette s.

“I have written this review so many times and the words just fail in comparison to what I could say about Emily. A lot of her reviews talk about the care she provides which I totally agree with, but one thing that makes Emily so unique and so beyond appreciated - is that she encourages you to make the best decision for YOU. I know that sounds crazy but it means so much!

My first appointment with her she told me about midwives that lived closer to me, not to steer me away from her, but to offer options of someone closer - as she was an hour away.

Whenever I had a fear, she walked into the fear with me, and walked through the scenario of the fear, playing it out. That took the intensity of the fear away - by understanding the knowledge of what we would do in that scenario. Also, when a decision had to be made about something, she would help educate me. She never made me feel like I was making a wrong decision. She filled the decision I made with encouragement, never trying to sway me into what she believes. Which is huge with all the mom guilt out there. She was a breath of fresh air and helped me to feel confident in the decision I was making.

I have brought 6 children earthside and this pregnancy was so different. Emily equipped me with the knowledge of how supplements can help along with my diet - and it honestly made this pregnancy easier. I had hemorrhoids so bad with all of my children and assumed I would have issues in this pregnancy as well. It NEVER became an issue!! Even in delivery!

Emily helps set you up for success and just overall genuinely cared for me throughout my pregnancy and I never just felt like a number or rushed. She heard me and cared for not only my physical well-being, but emotionally as well.

If you are feeling hesitant I highly suggest setting a time to meet with Emily because she will help you make the right choice even if it isn't birthing with her but she will help encourage you to find the right decision for you.”

Read Jeannette’s birth story here.

Shae g.

“When we found out we were expecting our first child, we were faced with the challenging decision of where to receive care for both me and our unborn baby. After prayer, research and talking to family, we decided to pursue the homebirth route and reached out to Emily about being our midwife. We can now happily say that this decision was the right one. Emily and her students were always gentle, genuine and professional. Our visits were always so personal and comprehensive. When the time came to have our baby, Emily and her students were safety focused and supportive. They stayed long after he was born to assess both he and I’s health and well-being; the house was spotless when they left! I can’t recommend Emily enough if you are looking for pre and postpartum care focused on overall well-being for both momma and baby, and don’t want to just be another patient at the hospital. You can see Emily’s heart and passion in all her care- this isn’t just a career for her, it’s her calling.”

Cammiann d.

“Emily has been so wonderful to us throughout my entire pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

I was new to Ohio when I found out I was pregnant with baby number three and was so worried I wouldn’t find a midwife I could trust (and someone who would trust me and my ability to birth my baby and choose what’s best for our family) but Emily exceeded my expectations. She is kind and fun but also so knowledgeable and wise. I felt so safe and taken care of every single step of the way.

Highly highly recommend!”

Kayla w.

“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.”

Taylor s.

“Emily has been absolutely amazing to our family. She helped deliver our little miracle girl July 29 2020 and it was the most beautiful experience. You can tell Emily really loves what she does. She's always kind and on top of things and goes above and beyond to make sure her people are well taken care of. We will miss our visits with her, she will always hold a special place in our hearts. This was our last baby but if we planned on more there's no doubt that we would want Emily as our midwife again.”

Megan k.

“Emily is such a beautiful, amazing person inside and out. She is so knowledgeable and I would trust her with mine and my babies lives any day. She invited me into her home to birth my son when I didn’t have a safe place to have him. She took the best care of me and my family and I will forever cherish the time we spent together. She saved me from being induced and having another hospital birth. She included my three year old in everything and really made the birth of my son the most amazing experience I have ever had.”

Kennady j.

“My experience with Ohio Midwife was the most amazing care I have ever received. Emily is the most knowledgeable, caring and understanding care provider I have ever had. She is the perfect mix of hands on and hands off. I was able to contact her with any questions throughout my pregnancy and first 6 weeks after delivery. She was available to me 24/7. She knew so much about creating a healthy pregnancy, natural birthing and raising a healthy child. I was having a hard time with breast feeding after delivery and she knew exactly what to do.

If you are looking for a midwife, Emily is the one! I drove over and hour to see her for all my appointments and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Her pricing is more than reasonable for the exceptional care that she gives. Please consider Emily for your midwifery services.”

Watch her video here.

Molly B.

“Picking who you want to help you safely deliver your baby at home is no short task. However, Emily made this decision easy! Checking in on not just baby but mom physically and mentally at every prenatal appointment was more than enough to set her apart. But then add in the constant reassurance during any late night concerning text, false alarm labors, and non stop support it only confirmed our decision on selecting her more. After safely delivering our son who had shoulder dystocia and nuchal cord on top of me having a cervical lip and wanting to push, Emily went above and beyond providing excellent care for us during pregnancy, birth and post partum. Emily also stayed afterwards for 6 HOURS post partum to make sure we were fully settled and taken care of and even lightly cleaned our house for us before leaving so we were all set! Words cannot express the gratitude we have for Emily. Words can also not simply express enough how amazing she is all around. I HIGHLY, highly, highly recommend her!”

Read Molly’s birth story here.

Sienna P.

Would I recommend Ohio Midwife??? Absolutely!!! During my pregnancy I received Co-care as well. Emily always told me ways I could improve my health for my baby - while on the other side, my OB was bullying me into unnecessary interventions - asking me why I didn’t want to keep my baby safe?!?!?! I would have stopped seeing my OB earlier, bc it really became stressful - but I wanted to have ultrasounds that my insurance covered... so I hung in there and just continued to deny the few things that I didn’t feel comfortable with at the end. I worked so hard, making the best choices, to remain low-risk and keep my body and baby safe for birth.

Emily always took the time to talk to me and answer any questions I had. It was my first planned home birth, but second child. I couldn’t have asked for better care from Emily. She is not only a provider but a friend as well! I appreciate her in so many ways. She is an amazing human! I am so happy she is my midwife!

10/10 recommend!!!

Jacalyn t.

“Emily has basically been my jack of all trades for my pregnancy and post partum period. She’s 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 OBGYN’s 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 doesn’t 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 don’t think I could’ve had as wonderful of an experience without her!”

Martiesha K.

“Emily is the most amazing person I have had the pleasure of meeting. I did not come into her care until my third trimester of my second daughter - and when I say I wish I had made the decision so much sooner, I am so serious!! The care I received from Emily is unlike anything I have ever experienced. She is so kind, compassionate, nurturing, funny, woke, sweet I could literally go on and on. Any positive word you can think of to describe a person, Emily is it. Not to mention KNOWLEDGEABLE!!! She helped me so much with recommending supplements that actually work without the ill side effects like the crap they give you in a doctors office. & when the time finally came for my sweet babe to be earthside Emily rushed over and got there just in time … and I am lucky she did! I ended up hemorrhaging, which we were prepared for because I also did with my first. But Emily had it under control and made me feel so taken care of. I was not worried or stressed, I knew she could handle it. When I hemorrhaged with my first it was chaos and I was made to feel scared and overwhelmed. I did not feel that with Emily. The aftercare I received from Emily was wonderful as well. She not only cared for me for the 6 weeks after my birth but also my baby. It was so nice not to have to drag my new baby out to see a pediatrician! Emily was equipped to do the blood work we wanted done for her and all was great! She also made me the most beautiful cord keepsake and placenta art that i will cherish forever!! Emily even set up a meal train for me after I had my daughter I 100% will be having Emily at all my future births and to take care of my prenatal and postnatal care We love you so much Emily, I can not thank you enough for everything you have done for me”

Read Martiesha’s birth story here.

Julie A.

“Over the summer when we found out we were expecting, I had an overwhelming feeling that I needed to have this baby at home. I interviewed Emily Schultz and immediately had this overwhelming feeling that she was going be the perfect birth provider for my 4th pregnancy, 1st home birth. She supported me through very serious anemia and listened carefully to my previous birth experiences. She checked on my emotional state every appointment and always reachable via text or the mobile midwife app.

The moment I knew I was in labor I called Emily to let her know. She jumped right into action ending an appointment she was in, canceling appointments for the rest of the day and getting to my home as fast as possible. She even gave us the tub to set up in advance so we could be prepared.

My birth was fast with only in the tub for 5 minutes before giving birth. Emily was prepared, and ready for anything. She took her time, included my three other extremely excited children and let them help in any way they could. She took placenta pictures that turned out incredible and even charted sweet comments like the one from my daughter, “Thank you, Mommy. Good job!” She stayed at my house for about 6 hours after giving birth. When she did leave, you would have never known I had just given birth. Everything was cleaned up and spotless.

Everything was smooth, Emily’s postpartum care has been just as incredible and honesty, I’ll be sad when I don’t get to see her every couple weeks. If you are considering a homebirth, do yourself a favor and at least speak to Emily to see if she’s a good fit for you. I highly recommend Emily Schultz with Ohio Midwife. I’m so happy I went with my gut.”

Read Julie’s birth story here.

Hannah H.

“Emily is amazing!

As first time parents, the thought of a home birth was terrifying to my husband. He laughed at me when I mentioned a home birth. It was such a foreign idea to him, he thought I was joking. After our first conversation with Emily, he said, “I’m comfortable with this now”

She was there for the late night checks when things were difficult, the 2:00am texts when I was fearful, and all the times in between when I was confused or just needed to cry. It’s really a beautiful partnership I don’t think we would have found anywhere else. She worked tirelessly to make sure we had the birth experience that we wanted.

Emily is compassionate enough that I could share my dreams, but strong and firm enough to tell me when things needed to change for my baby’s safety, even when she knew it would be hard for me to accept. I felt comfortable trusting her with our safety because she’s always straightforward about it.

Having Emily as a midwife didn’t only provide the quality medical care we needed, it gave us a wonderful friend and partner to help give our baby the very best we could from the beginning.”

DR. Josh

“Absolutely incredible. Knowledgeable, caring, flexible, reasonably priced for excellent care. Would recommend to anyone!”

Read Randee’s birth story here.

TAYLOR F.

“She changed my life. Best experience ever to stay home and have my son. She speaks strength into you while in labor. And I can tell you when I get pregnant again I'll be going to her. She is AMAZING!”

Kristen M.

“Having Emily as a midwife has been truly priceless! Words can’t begin to describe how grateful I am for her. The love, care, and attention she gives to her clients is such a blessing. It was so important to me to have a midwife who supported my wishes and Emily went above and beyond my expectations. I met every one of my pregnancy and birth goals thanks to her advice and encouragement. I can’t imagine having experienced it all with anyone else. I cannot recommend her enough!”

Read Kristen’s birth story here.

Carrie s.

“I initially planned on having a hospital with my now 6 month old son; however, due to the heavy restrictions put in place at the hospital thanks to COVID, I would be unable to get the experience I wanted.

Emily agreed to take us on short notice (2 weeks before delivery). Thanks to her, I had a successful delivery at home! My mom was able to attend the birth, and my 3 year old son was able to meet his little brother within an hour after being born.

If I would to get pregnant again, we would definitely use Emily again as our midwife.”

Timothy C.

“I attended a Christmas Day birth with Emily as the midwife and me as the birth photographer. Emily was so gentle and kind even though she was missing her family on Christmas Day . She was constantly providing support for the mom through a very long labor and even took the time to rock one of the families children to sleep while mom rested too. Her actions were so gentle yet quick and knowledgeable. Working along side Emily couldn’t have been a better day to document the birth of a new baby.”

Meagan H.

“I cannot recommend Emily enough! She provided wonderful prenatal care, and her recommendations helped me to feel the best I've felt during my pregnancies. She was hands-off during labor, because I wanted her to be. But as soon as necessary, she stepped in with medical care. She empowered me and I knew I was safe and provided for.”

Read Meagan’s birth story here.

Maddy c.

“AMAZING! The most amazing, caring, gentle, loving woman I have ever met! As a teenager, wanting both my boyfriend and my mom at my birth, I switched to Emily's care when I was already 36 weeks pregnant due to COVID-19 restrictions. She immediately made me feel so comfortable. After meeting with her, I was 100% sure I wanted a home birth. From start to finish I was in labor for only 9 hours! I delivered my 9 lb 12 oz baby on my moms couch! She also had severe shoulder dystocia and Emily was able to get her out almost IMMEDIATELY! The care I received before, during, and after having my daughter was better than I couldve ever imagined. If I were to ever move and get pregnant, I would move back to Ohio just to have Emily deliver my baby!”

Pia j.

“Emily really is the one who puts the Home into Homebirth - because whether you are at your birth or at any prenatal/postnatal visit she makes you and your baby feel safe and at home.

I always knew I wanted a homebirth, but I didn't know it would be that amazing! While it was a long and exhausting birth for me that pushed me to my breaking point - Emily was right there empowering me, giving all her love to me and my baby boy.

I could not have asked for a better Midwife by my side. Emily is so knowledgeable and will do whatever it takes to support you all the way through this sacred journey. I would come back any time again and again and again!!!

Kristen j.

“With all the regulations right now, I just knew I couldn’t have our baby in the hospital. We decided with only a few months left in my pregnancy that we were going to have a home birth. I had contacted a few midwives prior to talking to Emily, I knew right away she was perfect for us. She doesn’t know a stranger. Each appointment she took her time and never rushed. We talked like we have been friends for a lifetime! This was our 5th child and first home birth and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I’ve had some tough labors in the hospital and after this home birth I wish I would have labored at home with all of our children. The first time ever I can say I had a pleasurable birth. How many times do people get to say that?!? Emily genuinely cares about her client, baby and the whole experience you have. She took pics that I never would have gotten in a hospital, memories I will have for a lifetime. She took her time with me and the baby and taught me things I never knew after already having 4 births. She’s very informative especially when it comes to natural medicine. Which is a big plus for me. She helped me with things I could do to help prep my body for labor and it worked!!! Our homebirth was a life changing experience. Every woman should try it, you will never look back! If you’re looking to have a home birth, Emily is the one!”

Abbey y.

“Emily was the absolute best midwife! She had such amazing energy, and was incredibly informative. During my birth, she stayed back and let me handle myself until I really needed help and that was absolutely perfect. 10/10 reccomend her. She is the actual best human being and midwife!”

Lauren c.

“Had my first homebirth with Emily Schultz and her assistant Katie! I couldn't have asked for better women to support me and take care of me. My fiance was so nervous in the beginning but Emily made him feel empowered and included. Even though labor was rough and miserable (and I begged to be taken in lol) Emily constantly reassured me. I am so happy I made this choice. I wish everyone could feel what I felt when my baby was born safely at home. I wouldn't take it back for anything.”

CLAIRE C.

“How did I ever go to a doctor’s office for prenatals? It seems ridiculous now. I’ll take sitting on my living room floor talking for hours with someone I actually like and cares for me deeply.”

Draya b.

“Emily has been absolutely fantastic. She is friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to answer all my crazy confused first-time parent questions. Her office is clean, colourful, and welcoming. I feel totally at home and the centre of her attention when we meet. The birth was an event to remember and I felt cared for and supported the entire time. If I end up pregnant again I will absolutely be hiring her a second time.”

Kelsey b.

“Emily is one of the most amazing human beings I’ve ever met. Her energy is loving and supportive and her knowledge is outstanding. When modern obgyns wanted to throw medicines at me for minor pregnancy issues. Emily worked with me every step of the way to help with nutrition and supplements to support my body and prevent health issues! If it wasn’t for her, I would have never been able to have such a beautiful, safe, NATURAL homebirth experience and I will forever be thankful for her professional, humble and supportive care! Go with Emily! You will never regret it. She is THE MIDWIFE.”

Erin k.

“Emily helped me give birth to my son in May and I can’t praise her enough. She is gifted and a truly special person!

She took me on in my third trimester when very little was known about covid-19. When I spoke with her on the phone I knew immediately she was the perfect midwife for our family. She is always learning, researching and growing and this is exactly the type of person you want through your pregnancy and birth! She is calming and so patient. My 3 year old daughter was involved throughout every check-up and through the birth. I really believe this helped her heart transition to being an older sibling and she has loved her brother from the start.

In addition, several situations popped up in my pregnancy and Emily handled them with ease. I’m forever grateful for the beautiful birth experience and if I’m lucky enough to have another babe she will be the first person I call.”

H.B.

“Emily was incredible. She walked me through my entire pregnancy, offering excellent prenatal care, and guidance... way better than I can compare to my first pregnancy with hospital nurse midwives. She was attentive, able to recognize health issues that came up with me, forever guiding me to getting them back on track before it got out of hand. She was excellent at my birth too. She comforted me and my family (who didn’t come into this confident with my decision to stay home). She even took pics when she could for us. I felt safe with her, and trusted her skill set to recognize an emergency and get outside help (if that had been needed) or to know how to help at home if something had come up for me or my baby. I feel like I got way more than a safe homebirth with her. I also got a friend.”

Randee s.

“After procrastinating, I found the most amazing midwife. It’s like I’ve known her for years. And there most definitely was a peace after finding her! She had even talked to my old midwife to come up with a plan for me.”

Read Randee’s birth story here.

Sarah G.

“What a treat to have his Aunt Emily as our midwife. ❤️ She took such great care of baby & momma.”

Callie s.

“Emily is the best midwife in the entire world. I truly believe that. I got to her late in my pregnancy (23 weeks) and she still managed to build a strong, stable, and comfortable friendship with me to where I was perfectly able to give her my full trust the day of my birth. She is also THE most knowledgeable person I have EVER known. Do you have a strange itch? Do you have a weird feeling over here? Crazy dreams everynight? Lol she knows exactly why and the cure for it all. Emily is also SO down to earth. My Mama had not been able to attend a single one of my appointments with me at the place where I had originally planned to receive all medical assistance. Emily let my Mother and not just my Mama, but also my Dad to come to every appointment and not just them but a couple times one of sisters came to my appointments too and of course my husband always came as well. So she allowed for a full house. The day of my birth, Emily was absolutely perfect. She knew just what I needed exactly when I needed it. She gave me encouragements and wisdoms during the whole laboring time without being loud or in your face during contractions and such. She also was SO reassuring and comforting during anything that would come up. She is so very gentle with everything she does for you too. Emily kept all of my birth plan wants and wishes and went above and beyond to even making my placenta art for me when I was to weak to just after birth. She's just pure amazing and if you are considering her, please please know that she IS the one. I plan to go with her for every birth of mine from here on out.”

Madelyn r.

“Since before we started trying for baby #1, I knew I wanted a homebirth. I started searching for a midwife as soon as I found out I was pregnant. I contacted multiple midwives that took a while getting back to me. After a couple weeks of being told that I wasn't in service range for most midwives I contacted, I went on Ohio Midwives Alliance and searched there. Emily was the first that popped up. I called her and got an immediate response and was able to set up an interview with her that same week. When we met Emily we immediately knew she was the one we wanted to help bring our child into the world. She was a rock for both me and my husband throughout my entire pregnancy. She focuses a-lot on preventative care and helped me stay low risk for homebirth. Our experience at doctors offices were like night & day when doing prenatal visits with Emily. She always made sure all our concerns and needs were met and was so uplifting to me when I was feeling discouraged. When it came time to bring baby earthside, she was such a wonderful presence in my birth space. She comforted me and most importantly, made sure that I was safe, as well as our baby. We had an emergency immediately postpartum and Emily handled it swiftly and efficiently before anyone had time to worry. Me and my baby are safe, happy, and healthy all thanks to Emily and the hard work I put in during my pregnancy. Because of Emily I was able to achieve the birth that I wanted, happy, safe, and trauma free. Emily has played such an important role in our lives and surpasses all as a care provider. I trust her and her skill and will choose her as my midwife again should baby #2 come along in the future. Much love for this Ohio Midwife!!!!

Nick r.

“Before my wife even got pregnant we knew we wanted a home birth. After searching for awhile we found Emily. From the first visit with her we both knew that she was the one to help bring our little one earth side. I always looked forward to her appointments. Unlike the drs office, her appointments were longer, more informative, more personal, and we didn't just talk about the pregnancy, we talked about how our relationship is and our mental well being and things like that that may not seem to be related to the birth but trust me when I say it is. When it was time to give birth Emily was not only an incredibly professional midwife, she was also an incredibly powerful support system. Emily is an amazing individual in work and in life. Wouldn't go with any other midwife. The impact she has made on my family's life is forever. She's the midwife for life!”

Katie W.

“I was almost to my 3rd trimester during the pandemic in March 2020 and decided to research home birth for my second child. I set up a few initial visits with home birth midwives and Emily was the first we met with. From the moment she walked through the door I felt better from her calm and confident presence. Our first visit lasted over 3 hours… She answered all of our questions and made me 100% confident that a home birth was the right choice for us.

My care with Emily was extremely different from the care I was previously getting with the hospital midwives. She came to our house for every visit, humored my son and his requests for her to give his stuffed animal dinosaur a checkup every time, and had suggestions for my nutrition, supplements, and overall health. She genuinely cared, and listened patiently to my pregnancy complaints and anxieties. It didn’t take long for her to feel like a long-time trusted friend, who just happened to know a ton about pregnancy, birth and babies! Seriously, her knowledge and skills are IMPRESSIVE.

Emily especially had a huge impact on my mental health during the covid lockdown. As an extrovert being physically isolated from friends/family during my pregnancy, I needed extra emotional support and she really came through for me. She took extra time with me and my family and it was a huge value to me. I looked forward to every visit!

When it came time to the birth of my daughter, Emily was unsurprisingly fantastic. My birth progressed rather quickly and, to be honest, I hardly noticed her arrival because I was in the zone. I was able to labor on my own with support only when it was needed. Her team was also amazing and they took care of my every need. I birthed my baby in a pool in my living room, and was able to catch her myself, but the umbilical cord was wrapped around my baby’s neck and leg. Emily swiftly and calmly helped me untangle the cord and I held my baby girl for the first time!

I feel like I could go on and on about Emily. She is a beautiful soul with a wealth of knowledge. My only regret is that I didn’t connect with Emily earlier in my pregnancy or with my first baby. Our family is complete but if I was having another baby I would 1,000% have Emily as my midwife again.”

Read Katie’s birth story here.

MAry J.

“My husband and I appreciated the fact that we could all go and bring our son along for visits with Emily when we couldn’t do this at the OBGYN due to COVID restrictions. She made us feel like our opinions mattered and just our lives in general.

Emily is very knowledgeable and so accomplished. She gave recommendations on what supplements to take to make birthing (as a Primary VBAC) more successful at home and just to help my body be in balance. All of my visits were an hour at the minimum; going to the OB it seems like you leave and they barely spend 10 minutes with you. I know I felt like when I went to the OB they were doing me a favor if they answered just a few questions. Emily took time explaining and I had all the time I needed for any questions. I enjoyed our visits as I could hear the heartbeat and she felt the baby.

I liked how I could message her with any questions I had.

She and her assistant did a phenomenal job with guiding me to push during labor. I received lots of pics of the process, and they did such a great and thoughtful job of doing the laundry, cleaning up the bathroom, and making sure I was ok before they left. If I was to have another child I would definitely want Emily as my midwife again!

I felt very cared for and am so happy and proud that I was able to do it at home pain free as a VBAC client!”

Brooke c.

“Highly recommend! Emily is one of the warmest, most passionate and kindest people I’ve ever met! She loves what she does and it shines through.

My first birth (2 years ago) was in a hospital and overall went well, but some of my wants and wishes were brushed to the side. I wanted to do a home birth with my second but was on fence, but with all of the restrictions at the hospital and after talking with Emily, my mind was made up! She answered all my questions and put my concerns at ease!

During labor, she had me do different “exercises” to get the baby in the correct position and she was so calm and encouraging during the entire process.

I loved being in the comfort of my own home, with my family surrounding me and not having any “limitations” set by the hospital. The birth in the birthing pool was one of the best things I’ve experienced thus far, it was so relaxing. The atmosphere was chill and Emily was never overbearing or bothersome. She always explained what was going on, asked if I wanted to be checked, and would let me know when she needed to listen and check on the baby. It was so nice to not be hooked up to any monitors or have cords wrapped around me and I was able to move freely during contractions!

My home birth was beautiful and I give all the thanks to Emily! I will forever be grateful to her and her team and all of her guidance! I would recommend Emily to anyone considering a home birth, you will be making the best decision!”

Jennifer s.

“I really love Emily. When we first decided to look into having a home birth, me nor my significant other knew what to expect and really didn’t know where to start. I had a hospital birth with my first and significant other was unsure of my want for a home birth, since this was his first biological child. After reaching out over Facebook, we set up an appointment and after our first visit with Emily we felt so confident and felt to our core that this was the right decision. Emily was so loving and really listened, never have I felt so cared for by a provider, for my whole family. She is so knowledgeable. She supported my decision and helped me find solutions when something arose. She answered all my messages no matter how silly I felt they were and never made me feel stupid. The birth of my baby boy was everything I dreamed of and more. Even though the water birth didn’t go as planned, due to me changing my mind last minute Emily arrived at 11:00pm and my baby boy was in my arms by 3:45pm. Emily made this whole experience into a truly magical moment. If and when we decide to have another baby we will undoubtedly be using Emily again. I don’t just recommend her, I would highly recommend her.”

Dinah Y.

“Loved everything about my prenatal care and labor experience with Emily Schultz! I can tell she changes the way she interacts with each of her patients as INDIVIDUALS- she will get to know YOU and what works best for you and your family in pregnancy and labor. (My first birth was with nurse midwives at a birth center and that was certainly not my experience.) My journey this time around was so much more meaningful to me because I had a wise, caring woman who was so thorough in her care for me on a physical and emotional level. Our appointments covered everything, and were so much more involved than what I had been used to the first time around. She would ask so many questions about symptoms that could be indicators to problems down the road, ask me how I was doing emotionally, give me advice on how to holistically solve the many complaints of pregnancy- THESE were some of the most important things I wanted to change for my second time around. I learned so much about things to look for and how to prevent problems. I am such a nutrition nerd and a studier of pregnancy and labor and Emily was so fun to talk to and learn from about all that! If I had questions she always had answers-and they were always the answers that aligned with my philosophy and principles because she's just that good at getting to know where you're coming from. In labor, my intuition was respected and Emily trusted me to do what I felt like I should, but I also felt so supported and safe knowing if I needed an opinion or help or if anything went wrong, she was right there. My birth experience was awesome and so empowering and also so transformative for me and my little family- she was a HUGE part in helping that come to pass! Emily is so professional while still being warm and personable. Emily is so cool, so capable, and I kinda hope I'm here all my childbearing years because I'd pick to have her by my side every time!”

Jessica D..

“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!”

Kelsey g.

“I came into care with Emily late in my pregnancy at about 30 weeks, after deciding that having OBGYN was no longer an option that I desired. I am so beyond grateful that I came across Emily in searching for a home birth midwife! When we first sat down with Emily for a consult, I instantly felt comfortable with her! I knew right after leaving her office that she was who I wanted for a midwife. Emily has a glowing personality! She is kind and caring beyond measure. Her passion for what she does is unremarkable and her knowledge is impeccable. It truly shows that she pours her heart into being a midwife and always gives it her all!

The prenatal care that I received with Emily was not like any prenatal care that I received with my first born with an OBGYNs office. Our visits were never rushed with Emily and she was always very thorough. Checking in nutritionally, emotionally, and clinically. She educates at every moment that she has the opportunity to, which is such a beautiful thing and another reason I loved being under her care! I love that she focuses on good nutrition and natural supplements to help ensure a healthy pregnancy!

After our son was born, Emily stayed with us for hours assessing both him and myself making sure we were both stable. She cleaned up our area and made sure we had everything that we needed before she left. Emily also helps file all the necessary paperwork after baby is born! Emily was always quick to respond to any questions or messages throughout my pregnancy and postpartum period.

I honestly can’t say enough about Emily! Her care is truly outstanding. I highly recommend her for anyone for is searching for a midwife! Even if you’re on the fence and not sure if home birth is for you, just sit down with Emily! She is great at explaining what a home birth will look like and if you’re a good candidate or a home birth. Without a doubt, we will continue to have Emily care for us with any of our future births! Thank you Emily!”

Sarah w.

“Palmer and I want to let the whole world know just how wonderful Emily Schultz is. She is a midwife that hears you, sees you and encourages you when others are so vocal with their doubts. She helps you no matter the time or place. She has helped me tremendously with my anxiety, my allergies, my autoimmune diseases and so much more. She has done it by truly listening to my issues and suggesting natural ways that have not only been beneficial for me but my whole family. If she notices something wrong, she has a special way of not only telling you but also reassuring you that everything will be okay. When Palmer was born she was not breathing, she was blue and purple, but at that moment I did not panic because I trusted Emily whole heartedly. She helped me stay calm the whole time and guided all of us on what we needed to do, even though it was only a few seconds, it felt like a lifetime but she took care of us. She calls, she texts, she comes over late at night, she brings you goody bags and special treats for your kiddos. She's the absolute definition of Wonder woman and words will never be able to describe what a true blessing she has been to our family. There is nothing more important than having a midwife that believes in you, hears your desires and won't settle for anything less than. I was so afraid of not being able to birth at home, having a terribly long labor, hemorrhaging and having something happen to either Palmer or myself and Emily went above and beyond to make sure I finally got the birth plan I have been longing for. She has given me something nobody else has and that's peace of mind. 🖤”

Tiffany T.

“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!”

Jody D.

“Emily attended two of my births several years ago. She was so wonderful and supportive in my space. I loved how she didn't own my experiences as hers - because she was with me. She supported me on my journey, knowing this was my story... my experience. She always gave me info and encouraged me to research and decide. She was so wonderful, fully supporting me. I felt deeply loved and cared for during some of the hardest and most beautiful moments in my life. I still feel very connected to her 10 and 12 years later. She is owning her gift now, walking on the path she has always meant to be on.” -2017

Allison b.

“Emily is an amazing human being and a fantastic midwife. She attended my homebirth and was absolutely incredible. I can’t imagine how my labor and birth would have gone without her. 10/10 recommend!”

LEAH M.

“She is one of the most genuine, loving and knowledgeable people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Even before our first face to face interaction, she was always available to answer questions and ease my mind online and then on the phone. After meeting, she continued to provide support and wisdom. No matter the extent of the relationship with her, you will walk away feeling refreshed like you just had the best visit with a long-trusted friend. I would not hesitate to hire her in any capacity, knowing that she will not offer any service in which she is not completely comfortable and well-versed. I appreciate that she never comes across as pushy or overbearing, and has a drive and desire to always know more, and provide better services.”

Shanu H.

“Emily is AMAZING. I would recommend her to anyone considering a home birth. At first I was hesitant about a home birth generally because we didn’t know a lot of information about it.However, Our first appointment with Emily we were completely sold on home birth. Her appointments are 1 hour long where she throughly checks mom & baby. 
Our home birth was Beautiful !!!! It was a hard difficult labor but I was able to manage with her guidance and knowledge of different labor positions to get the baby down the birth canal.
We are forever grateful for Emily. Please book with her if your considering a home birth.”

Gina S.

“Emily deserves more than 5 stars⭐!! Absolutely blessed to have her as my family's midwife! She is more than an amazing midwife, she's a selfless human being. This was my first homebirth (3rd baby) and have nothing but positive thoughts & words about it. I am forever grateful Emily was put in our lives.”

JamiE h.

“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!”

Sarah b.

“I can’t say enough wonderful and kind things about Emily and the care she provided myself, my baby, and my family.

This was my sixth baby and first home birth. You would think by baby six I would know almost everything about pregnancy and birth but she taught me so much and helped me care for my body and baby by giving me the best recommendations for supplements and self care. Something no Dr had ever helped me do.

At each appointment she included my children and made them feel special.

When our sweet boy arrived she was everything we wanted and more. She was more than knowledgeable about everything, calm, kind, caring, stayed a reasonable amount of time to make sure myself and baby were well, and once again included the kids when they met baby for the first time.

The words thank you aren’t enough for everything she did for our family but I guess that will have to do for now. Thank you Emily!”

Olivia m.

“I don’t even know where to begin. Emily was a godsend to us for my first homebirth. After having not so great of a hospital experience with my first, I knew I wanted a homebirth for my second. Emily took us on as clients at 32 weeks after choosing to switch midwives, she welcomed us as clients with open arms. She quickly became part of the family. She eased our fears of having our first home birth and gave me the confidence I needed. The care I received during pregnancy was phenomenal. She is so thorough with each appointment, really taking the time to cover everything. When it came to labor, she had so many tricks to keep labor going and natural ways to relieve pain or discomfort. The postpartum care my son and I received were nothing like I ever experienced with my first. Emily is truly amazing and the has the kindest soul and has a special place in our family when our next homebirth happens.”

Cristen f.

“I am beyond thrilled with how well my home birth went. I was a little nervous going on this journey and against the society “norm” of having a hospital birth. This was my third son, my first two were born at a hospital, but I felt like God was telling me he had different and better plans for me this pregnancy. Emily made this journey very special. I have never had a medical provider give me informed consent on such a variety of topics as she did throughout my care . I got bloodwork done and she tailored my supplements and nutrition to my bloodwork results......I’ve never experienced this in depth of care during pregnancy before. My delivery went very smooth and Emily and her team we’re extremely supportive by my side caring for my son and I before, during and after birth. I cannot say enough good about Emily, she made my journey into the midwife world a smooth one and my prenatal, birth and postpartum care was above and beyond my expectations!”

Nicole e.

“Ok, so this review is about 6 weeks overdue. I have been struggling to find the words to say, that haven't already been said in most all of the reviews that Emily and Ohio Midwife already have. I say "most" instead of "all" because I haven't read all of them. But I read enough to know that Emily's services are second to none.

My wife and I planned to have our first child in the conventional hospital setting. After 2 or 3 visits with the staff there, we knew it wasn't what we wanted. They were robots. Baby factory robots. They didn't remember anything we ever said to them unless it was noted on our "chart". It was like meeting them for the first time, every time. They paid no mind to our requests during pregnancy, and asked us the same questions they asked us at the last appointment. It just didn't feel right at all...

Fast forward to probably week 25ish... We decided a home birth is what we wanted to pursue. Luckily, I went to school with a now chiropractor (Here's your plug Josh: Steinke Family Chiropractic in Wapakoneta) who has had all 5 of his kids at home. When I found out, I naturally asked him who his Midwife was... and that's how we heard about Emily and Ohio Midwife.

Our first visit with Emily was more like "tea and crumpets", as opposed to sitting in a cold hospital room, on a bed covered in paper, as a white coated "know it all" tells you how you're going to have your baby. Emily never asked us the same question twice throughout our whole experience with her. She remembered dates, names, and all pertinent information. Every visit with her was like meeting up with an old friend.

Fast forward to our little Lila's birthday, September 2nd, 2021: My wife started having contractions at about 10pm Sept. 1st. In the interest of making sure these were the real deal (because this was week 42, and she had been having braxton hicks contractions for a while now), we simply texted Emily that we thought something may be going on, and she calmly told us to let her know if things start ramping up. At about 2am, the lights dimmed, the earth shook a bit, and my wife told me that I needed to take the dogs to my mom's house for the day... we texted Emily and our Doula, Jennifer Steinke (no relation to Josh), who is also an amazing lactation consultant, among many other things (sorry Jennifer, I can't remember them all... haha)...Let's just say she's VERY qualified for all this baby stuff. Anyway, I digress... Jennifer showed up to our house around 2:30am, I took the dogs to the sitter, and Emily rolled in at about 3:30am, with every possible thing you could need to have a baby in our living room, including a HOT TUB!!! haha. My wife labored for about 12 hours, Emily checked vitals about every hour... the baby stayed calm, cool, and collected the whole time. And at 3:56pm, our beautiful Lila Jean entered the world in the hands of Emily and my wife Nicole. From meeting her on day 1, to Lila's last checkup this week (week 6), Emily never once let us down. She handled EV-ERY-THING! All we had to do after our baby was born was sit back in our own house, relax, and get to know our little one.

Even though I would have no trouble writing a novel about the whole experience right now, I'll end it with this:

Emily Schultz is the Erin Brockovich of Midwifery (yes, that's a real word). At EVERY visit, she talked to us, remembered us, and guided us, not only as if we were her only clients, but as if we were lifelong friends. If she wasn't so busy, I'd invite her and her family over for dinner every Sunday, just to catch up. Our experience with Ohio Midwife/Emily Schultz, and Jennifer Steinke (Doula, et al) was exactly how we had envisioned our beautiful daughter meeting us for the first time. I can't recommend them enough... I really can't. God puts some pretty amazing people on this earth... and I'm so glad 2 of them are right here in Ohio at our beck and call. Thank you Emily and Jennifer! You're both imprinted on our hearts forever.

Oh, and as for the cost to do all of this... peanuts, compared to what you get and pay for at a hospital/baby factory.”

Kylee K.

“With my first baby I had a hospital birth. There were many unnecessary interventions, no one listened to me or followed my birth plan. So this time around I knew I wanted something different, and having a home birth has always been a dream of mine. So I sought out to find the perfect midwife. Emily was just that and more. She was the first person I contacted and we instantly clicked. It was fate that brought me to this beautiful amazing lady!

I started doing co-care so I was able to receive ultrasounds for free through my insurance. And the care I received from my OBGYN vs Emily’s were polar opposites. My OB was extremely pushy, rude, and cold. She criticized me heavily for my choices like - declining a flu shot, wanting a homebirth, and not wanting a pap smear. She convinced me that I was putting my baby in harm's way because of those things. My OB even ended up terminating my care at 20 weeks due to me declining a pap smear.

I don’t even know where to begin to describe my divine experience with Emily. First of all, she is one of the most caring, loving, knowledgeable, dedicated, and compassionate individuals I have gotten the privilege to know. Every prenatal visit is an hour long so you really get to know one another and get comfortable in her care. Emily answered any and every question I had thoroughly. Any fear or doubt that came up, she was able to make me feel safe, calm, reassured, and informed! Emily really respected and encouraged me throughout our whole time together. She effortlessly makes you feel so welcomed and at home. My daughter would even beg to go to her house lol! She looked forward to seeing Emily every week. Emily included Adalei every chance she got. Adalei got to help with my vitals and hearing her baby brother’s heartbeat each visit. These are such special precious moments that I will cherish forever! During my pregnancy Emily really empowered me and made me feel so beautiful throughout my whole pregnancy, which is unlike anything I ever felt before. To be surrounded by such love while growing a baby was an amazing experience. 

Unlike your traditional OBGYN office, Emily really puts a big focus on educating you on health and nutrition throughout your pregnancy. So you can feel your best and have an easier labor and birth. I stayed active and felt good my entire 42 weeks because of these things!

She’s really knowledgeable of natural remedies. She also has the best supplement recommendations that fit your needs. Emily suggested I take a total blood health supplement during my pregnancy since I was so anemic with my first child and actually had to get a blood transfusion with her. After religiously taking the supplement, my iron levels stayed at 12! So I really believe this was critical in my health throughout my pregnancy and especially in delivery. 

My birth experience was absolutely magical. I felt so high the entire time. Emily and my doula empowered me the entire time and made me feel so confident. My partner kept referring to them as the “dream team”. And that’s exactly what they were! Emily and her assistant Katie stayed 5 hours after birth. My house was so clean when they left, you would’ve never even of known I just gave birth in it hours before. My experience at home with Emily compared to my first pregnancy was night and day! I also couldn’t believe how quickly I recovered after the homebirth.  I never wanted more than 2 kids before… But with a midwife like Emily you’re going to want to have more. I will miss our weekly visits so much and I treasure the time we spent together so dearly! If you’re looking for a midwife, look no further! Emily is your girl.”

SydneY H…

“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.”

Amber W.

“Our entire experience was so divinely orchestrated that it's hard to even put into words. Emily and Tamara were sent to us to be part of our perfect plan and we will forever be grateful for them and their role. I couldn't have been more taken care of and in complete trust with any other team. Thank you ladies!”

Hope j.

“For our fourth and last child, my husband and I knew we wanted an out of hospital birth for many reasons. I could not have asked for a better first home birth experience. Emily's prenatal care was excellent and made me feel valued and important as opposed to the rushed visits I had become used to with my OB office with previous births. She also was very supportive of having my husband and children involved in the birth. When Emily and her assistant Trinity arrived for the birth they fit right in and were a calming presence. Emily was very knowledgeable with all aspects of the birth and newborn care.”

Jordan B.

“Emily is the most exceptional, knowledgeable, and loving human. We came to her later in my pregnancy after I decided I did not want a hospital birth (restrictions and options etc). I have never felt more cared for during our one hour appointments and during my labor. I had an extremely difficult labor and Emily was there every step of the way, continuously encouraging me.. even when I didn’t want to do anything lol I felt respected and heard, but also a form of tough love when I needed it. Her team is amazing with knowledgeable women as well. I could never, ever, fully express my gratitude for this woman. I got to have the home birth I wanted, with my family there, and I feel like it profoundly changed me as a mother. Not to mention, she was readily available for all of my complaints and questions postpartum. I will rave about Emily for the rest of my life.

There is probably a million other things I can say, but I won’t ramble on!”

Jenna r.

“I doubt there is anything else I can rave about Emily that hasn’t been said before. My husband and I read countless positive reviews of women’s home birth experiences with Emily and our experience was no different. We switched to Emily in the third trimester and after some hesitation going from a previous hospital birth to home birth, we quickly felt at ease in her hands.

Emily is undoubtedly one of the kindest people you’ll ever encounter and her passion for helping women safely have the home birth experience they want is evident in everything she does; from the in-depth questions she asks at appointments, her regular check ins pre and post birth, her attentiveness, extensive knowledge base, quick interventions and calming presence, she never ceased to impress us.

My home birth was everything I wanted it to be and we will treasure the experience! Emily’s team was exceptional and we appreciate everything they all did as well. I can’t recommend Emily enough!

If we have more children, I will plan it around Emily’s availability.”

Abbey G.

“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 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!”

Katherine o.

“Gabe and I had our final visit with quite possibly the most kind and supportive human being I've ever met. I came into the homebirth "world" out of the desire to avoid unnecessary medical interventions. Each of my babies have taught me something with their births allowing me to realize that women are more than capable of delivering outside the medical system. Thank you to Emily for her love, experience, expertise, patience, and confidence in me and baby Gabe. We have become (myself included) so detached from the idea that birth is a physiological event and rarely a medical one. I had anxiety along the way, which isn't entirely out of my nature, but related to the aforementioned. How do I know baby is well if I'm not getting multiple tests, ultrasounds, or seeing a medical "professional?" TRUST. Trust in God, my body, and the best midwife a nervous girl could find. I'm so glad you followed in your Dad's footsteps.”

Chelsey a.

“There’s so many great things I could say about Emily with 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 Chelsey’s birth story here.

Myranda m.

“We decided on a homebirth and I am so glad we did! Emily @ohiomidwife was an absolute blessing and made this whole experience so special ✨
People often questioned the safety of giving birth at home to us but, with Emily as our midwife there was never a doubt in our mind.
Emily is the sweetest soul you'll ever meet and truly loves what she does.
I wish I could go back and have all my kids this way. Our time with Emily has went by so fast and I'm not ready for it to be over.”

Cortney P.

“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 <3 I can’t imagine having had a better birth experience.”

Kayla E.

“It has been 6 weeks now since the birth of our fourth son Ezra Jack. It was such a beautiful experience to have him in the comfort of my home. It was so peaceful. God answered so so many prayers (Emily as my midwife was definitely one). He gave me a great friend that put me in the same path as Emily. I knew I needed her as my midwife the first time I met her. I received better care my entire pregnancy than I could have even imagined. She actually cared about me. It was so amazing to be able to reach out any time I needed her. And she was there for me. So many people would ask me if I was scared to have a baby at home. My answer was always no. I knew with God, my husband, and Emily by my side I could do it. I wasn’t scared or anxious leading up to birth as I had been with all of my other pregnancies . I was confident. I knew what my God would do! I knew my husband was going to keep me strong. And that Emily was by my side to encourage me, keep us safe, and care for us! She told me it was one of the easiest deliveries she’s ever attended. Even so I couldn’t imagine her not being there with me. She assured me that I knew just what to do. And I believed her. I knew she was right the moment I pulled my son up to my chest myself. It was an unforgettable moment. Having Emily Schultz as my midwife has completely changed the way I feel about childbirth. I only wish I would have had her with my other three births. And today I’m heading to my last postpartum check up. I have to say goodbye to her. But only until next time. I’m crying just writing this so I just know I’ll be sobbing on her shoulder before I leave my appointment. I love you Emily! Thank you for everything!!!!!”

Saige b.

“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!”

Taylor h...

“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!”

Ashley G.

“One decision you will never regret is hiring Emily. The care she provides throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum is unmatched! She is one of the kindest and most helpful people I have ever met. She truly becomes a part of your family throughout your care. I would recommend her to anyone and was so blessed to have her as part of our care team!”

Elizabeth m.

“I highly recommend Emily! After three hospital births and a few procedures, I needed an anxiety and needle free experience my forth time around. Emily provided the perfect solution. Her coaching during labor and throughout the entire pregnancy was great! She is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I especially appreciated her approach when giving advice or suggesting supplements. Instead of doing things a set way, she offered several options both natural and traditional and let me choose, fully supporting me in what ever my decision might be. The entire experience was much more relaxed and easy on me and my body. I have even noticed a difference in my recovery.”

Jenna o.

“Emily provided us with the most wonderful and personal care possible. After my previous midwife moved away I was so sad and nervous to have to start the search for another midwife. Emily surpassed my expectations in all areas. Our birth went wonderfully well and I felt supported by her and her entire team. She continued to provide wonderful postpartum care and checked in regularly just to make sure all was well with myself and the baby.”

Mandy k.

“It's hard to put into words how truly amazing Emily is. She is such a calm and empowering woman to be around. From the moment we found out we were pregnant with our first baby we knew we wanted a home birth. We both had lots of anxiety having never done this before but that melted away after our first appointment with Emily. Her knowledge about everything was amazing to both of us and we walked out saying how much we loved her. With each appointment she not only helped me physically prepare, giving diet advice to to keep my pregnancy low risk, but she also helped me mentally prepare for labor. When our son decided to make his entrance I felt excitement not fear and from the moment Emily and her team arrived at our house I felt such a sense of empowerment. Emily guided me through the entire process, giving me choices and listening to my voice the entire process. When there were moments when I didn't think I could continue Emily was there to encourage me and helped me find my strength. Her support didn't stop after the birth either, she checked in on us and helped calm all of my concerns with our newborn son. I consider myself insanely blessed to have met Emily and have her by my side through his birth. If you are considering home birth I highly recommend reaching out to Emily, it's a choice you will forever be happy with!”

Hannah h.

“When we found out we were expecting a second child there was no question who we wanted as our midwife again. Emily makes me feel so respected, safe, and free to do whatever feels natural. She’s truly there to give you the birth you want. She gave my baby and me space to work together, while being so tuned in and careful of our safety. There’s no judgement, no unnecessary activity, noise or hurry, just a sweet atmosphere of family, safety and togetherness. I couldn’t ask for a better friend in my birth space. One of my favorite memories from that day was watching my toddler, who didn’t like anyone, show her all of her toys. And she took time to get down on the floor and truly listen and interact with her in spite of just having helped with a birth and getting me comfortable, and most likely being tired and hungry. They made it possible for me to have a birth that I have no regrets about, and that’s a gift my whole family is grateful for.”

Ally b.

“I came to Emily because she was willing to do a VBAC homebirth. I was concerned that if I had another hospital birth, there would have been a strong chance I would’ve had a second C-section. What I left with was something much better than I had ever expected. Emily is incredibly kind, calm, knowledgeable, and skillful. My visits with her put me at ease about all the details of pregnancy, labor, and delivery. I also trusted her because she is a licensed EMT, so I felt confident in her hands if there were to be any complications. At my birth, she was patient and helpful, giving me the opportunity to have the VBAC that I am so grateful for. I cannot tell you how incredible the experience was to labor and deliver my child in my home with the help of Emily, her student midwives—Renee and Trinity, my doula, my mom, and my husband. I am so thankful for Emily and all the work she does!”