Biography
Emelia Udd, CNM, IBCLC is a board-certified nurse midwife and lactation consultant.
As a provider, Emelia believes that midwifery should embody the art, science, and heart of all that we can offer our patients and their families. She believes every person deserves a provider who cares for them throughout their lives, especially during the perinatal transition. Their goals are to guide patients through complex decision making processes with evidence based recommendations and provide compassionate, thoughtful midwifery care.
Emelia shares expertise in caring for the BLTQ community, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, family planning, and complex lactation care.
Why did you decide to pursue a career in OBGYN?
I grew up in East Multnomah County, just outside of Portland, Oregon. Much of who I am is grounded in the perseverance and resilience of that community, who molded the person I am today. Before midwifery, I had public health, working alongside families living with addiction, mental illness, violence, and without housing. These families changed my life, sending me on the inevitable path towards caring for people during some of their most vulnerable moments in life.
Research Interests:
Best practices and provider behavior in the obstetrical context.
Clinical Interests:
Reproductive psychiatry, breastfeeding medicine, complex family planning, postpartum & newborn care.
Board Certification:
American Midwifery Certification Board, 2018
International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, 2009
Licensure:
Registered Nurse, 2016
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, 2017
Education & Training:
University of Oregon (2007)
Seattle University (2017)
Swedish Medical Center Fellowship (2018-2019)
Memberships:
ACNM
ACOG Ed Affiliate
NSRH
Date Joined UW Medicine: 2023
Languages: English
