Julia has such a genuine, kind nature. She was always eager to help with whatever was needed; house chores, cooking/meal prep, pregnancy discomfort (emotional & physical), emotional and physical support during labor, and postpartum support. She went above and beyond what I anticipated. She respected my religious beliefs even though ours differ, this was very important to me. She was a calm and reassuring voice all throughout my pregnancy and especially during labor. She was an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on, and a friend to lean on. Very comfortable to be around and my kiddos loved her too! Julia is an all around sweet and wonderful human and a great doula.
As her first VBAC/HVAC client, Julia came in to this journey with confidence. She spent time researching statistics to be able to provide the support and reassurance I needed most and be the best advocate she could be. She came to a midwife visit with me and wasn’t afraid to ask questions to ensure she was ready and able to support me in the best ways. Baby was breech in the last few weeks of pregnancy and Julia did extra research to help find ways get baby to flip, and spent time supporting me in these techniques. Her care was outstanding.
Julia made me feel empowered in my decisions about how I wanted my birth to be like. I knew that she respected my decisions and would be that voice in the delivery room to remind the hospital staff. Which she did and made it a much more pleasant experience. Beyond the birthing, I knew she genuinely cared about my wellbeing as woman going through a big life shift. I was so grateful to have her postpartum aswell. Doulas make such a difference and I’m so grateful for Julia to be a part of my birth experience.
Julia helped me not feel so alone, supported, and validated my feelings all while helping me clean, make delicious food, and watch my children. I don't know what I would have done without Julia during that vulnerable and difficult time. I hope every mother especially first time moms have an opportunity to have a doula like Julia.
Julia helped me prepare for birthing my second baby and I felt super confident going into labor and she was there to speak up for me during birth. She supported my family and I through a big transition and was immensely helpful postpartum. She always had the best tools and advice from how to wear a baby carrier to hormone balancing teas and oils, baby stretches, and the best ever stew recipe. And my toddler loved her too!
It was invaluable having Julia as my doula. She showed up for me and my partner in the most transformative time in our lives in such a present, patient, and caring way. Having Julia there from early labor to the birth was so valuable for me. I wasn't expecting how frequently nursing and midwife staff changed in the hospital. Having her be a consistent presence that I trusted throughout the whole experience was really really powerful and made me feel so comfortable.
