Philiana Rodriquez
Certified Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula
Philana’s passion for birth work is rooted in her deep love for supporting new mothers as they begin their journey into motherhood. She believes that every family deserves a calm, caring, and confident start, and finds joy in helping parents feel grounded and supported as they welcome new life into the world.
With over 24 years of experience as a mother herself and more than 25 years working in security, Philana brings a unique balance of strength, reliability, and steady reassurance to the birth space. Her clients often describe her as dependable, attentive, and deeply compassionate. She’s known for listening carefully to each family’s needs and creating an atmosphere of trust, comfort, and emotional safety.
Philana finds beauty in watching life come into the world and considers it an honor to be present for such transformative moments. Whether in a hospital or home setting, her presence is calm, nurturing, and empowering — a gentle reminder that birth is both sacred and strong.
Outside of doula work, Philana enjoys spending time with her children and animals, reading, shopping, watching movies, and creating meaningful memories with her family.
“I hired Emily as a postpartum doula after my second child was born, and I SO wish I had her after my first child was born! She was super prompt, communicated well, and anticipated my needs before I even knew I needed them. She brought over a book of meal prep recipes she could easily do, she made my Hello Fresh meals, did the laundry, and had great recommendations during my breastfeeding journey. Would highly recommend Emily!” - Anita
“Our postpartum doula Emily was absolutely phenomenal! I don't think we would of survived without her! She has such a sunshine personality and knows exactly what sleep deprived and exhausted Mama needs. She is an amazing cook and made some delicious meal preps for us. She also helped us with some light cleaning, laundry and grocery shopping. Emily showed me several ways to carry my baby, so I don't break my back. I was always looking forward to seeing her and I know my baby did too. Even my husband and our dog were excited every she was around. I highly recommend Emily to any new parent!” - Valentina
“Emily was our night doula for 7 weeks. She made my husband and I feel at ease from the moment she walked in the door. Emily provided advice for my son’s challenges with the swaddle and he was basically sleeping through the night by the end of our time with her. We will miss Emily so much!” - Alex
“You have to hire Emily! She was our post-partum doula for several months, and she just has a special connection with babies. Our daughter immediately fell in love with her, and it's because Emily is just "in sync" with babies' needs. She's a great listener too, and was always going above and beyond even when we didn't specifically ask for something (e.g., helping us with household responsibilities while our daughter was napping). My husband and I were always excited whenever it was an "Emily Day." - Alix
“When we had our second baby, we were was so appreciative of Great Expectations and Emily who came into our home during the postpartum period. Emily was super professional, knowledgeable and a great caregiver during this intimate time post birth. I can't recommend them enough!” - Mackenzie