About Emily Schaffer

Emily Schaffer received her B.A. in Holistic Health with an emphasis on the Spanish Language and Women’s Studies at Prescott College in Arizona and continued her education to become a certified Postpartum Doula through Doulas of North America. She is a certified Lactation Educator through Evergreen Hospital and a certified Baby Planner through International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals (IABPP).  She holds a credential as a Happiest Baby on the Block instructor and Hug Your Baby Educator. Emily is a member of DONA International, La Leche League, Marin, San Francisco and East Bay doula groups. She is very active in the Marin parenting community and holds an Advisory Board position at The Parents Center, San Rafael, CA &  International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals. She has worked professionally as a nanny, personal assistant and household manager for over 18 years.

Emily currently works as a Certified Postpartum Doula, Lactation Educator, Baby Planner and infant sleep specialist. She is committed to help with transition into parenthood with physical and emotional support and education so that new mothers and fathers are better equipped to make informed decisions. Emily offers private consultations on baby planning, newborn care, breastfeeding & lactation advice, newborn sleep solutions, nursery preparation and nanny training. In addition she also teaches many workshops on Happiest Baby on the Block, Baby Wearing, Hiring a Caregiver and Meet the Doula. Emily currently lives in her native town of Mill Valley, CA.

Advisory Board Member:
The Parents Center, San Rafael, CA
International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals
Central Oregon Birthing Network

Certifications:
Postpartum Doula (DONA)
Lactation Educator (Evergreen Hospital)
Baby Planner (IABPP)
Happiest Baby on the Block Educator
Hug Your Baby Educator
Dunstan Baby Language Educator
Trustline approved
CPR & First Aid (American Red Cross)
Clear TB test

Nominated for the prestigious award of International Nanny of the Year 2010  for Newborn Specialist (www.nanny.org)