Julia Byrum

Birth & Postpartum Doula

Coeur D'Alene, Idaho

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About me

Julia Byrum is the founder and sole proprietor of Selah Birth Services. Here are a few fun facts about her. Julia and the love of her life, Benaiah just celebrated their first year of marriage. A graduate of Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN, she majored in Music and Theology and minored in Family Science. She has a deep passion for worship and plans on incorporating that into her doula career. Julia loves spending time outdoors, exploring nature, and traveling to new places around the world. At home, she finds joy in the everyday: cooking, baking, decorating their new home, and keeping a warm, well-loved space. Above all, she loves and serves the Lord with her whole life, and counts herself deeply blessed to step into this new calling as a doula and childbirth educator. Selah Birth Services is a Christ-centered Doula and Childbirth Education business and ministry. Since she was a young girl Julia has had an interest and love for birth. She is now fulfilling her dream of being doula and bringing the Lord into her work. When choosing a name for her business, Julia landed on the word "Selah". Selah is a Biblical word which appears mostly in the Psalms and means, "to pause and reflect." In Scripture, this gives the reader a chance to contemplate what they just read. In worship, this allows space to be still and silent to listen intently to the Lord. And in labor, this applies to the break in between contractions; a chance to pause, a chance to breathe, a chance to rest in the presence of the Lord. Julia is not only equipped with the knowledge to be a professional and educated birth worker, but she also sees birth work as a ministry. She desires to bless and support families as they emerge into parenthood. Bringing life into this world is a gift from the Lord and Julia would be honored to support you in your journey.

Education

Bachelors in Music (2025)

Bachelors in Theology (2025)

Minor in Family Science (2025)

Certification and training

Set Apart Doula Certification (2026)

Birth Restored Childbirth Educator Certification (2026)

Specialties

Birth Doula Birth Support Childbirth Education Evidence-Based Care Infant Care Labor Doula Newborn Care

Languages

English

Service introduction

Selah teaches the Birth Restored Childbirth Education course. It is a 5-week course that can be completed fully in-person or hybrid. These classes use an evidence-based curriculum to prepare and educate parents about all aspects of birth, while intentionally presenting the information from a Christ-centered perspective. Selah offers professional, compassionate, and Spirit-led doula care for families throughout their birth journeys. Selah Birth Services is equipped with evidence-based knowledge, advocacy, and numerous comfort measures. Selah Birth Services offers postpartum doula care to support mom and baby in the hours and weeks following birth. Your doula provides practical help around the home, including light chores, meal preparation, and support as mom rests, recovers, and heals.

Packages

Birth Doula

The Birth Doula Package includes two in-home prenatal sessions designed to prepare you and your partner for birth. These sessions will cover birth preparation, creating your birth preferences, and learning practical comfort and support techniques. In addition, you will be given an exclusive client workbook to help you mentally and physically prepare for labor. Your doula will be present throughout the entire birth, offering continual support to the mother, father, and care team. She provides a steady, calm presence in the room, attentive to the small but important details — handling them so everyone else can stay focused on their roles. She is constantly in tune with the mother's needs and will provide support in any avenue. After the birth, your doula will remain with you for up to two to three hours, helping you clean up, tidying the space, and offering nourishment, hydration, and comfort as needed. About a week later, she will conduct an in-home visit to check in on the mother's mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing, help process the birth experience, and bring a home-cooked, nourishing meal and snack.

$950.00

USD Flat rate

Postpartum Doula

A postpartum doula's main responsibility is caring for the mother. This includes being intentional about nourishment and hydration. Along with encouraging the healing process through rest and holistic remedies. Another role a postpartum doula takes on is helping with housework. From washing the dishes, to doing laundry, to sweeping the floors, your doula is happy to handle any household chore. Selah is equipped with the knowledge and experience to help parents safely care for their newborns, offering guidance, answering questions, and providing comfort and support to exhausted parents. Package includes one prenatal session and 20 hours of flexible work from immediately after birth to 6 weeks postpartum.

$800.00

USD Flat rate

Childbirth Education Classes

What to expect from the course: -Personal relationships with instructor and local Christian families in your community -Gain a deeper understanding of God’s design for pregnancy and birth -Instruction for support person on how to provide appropriate comfort and encouragement for laboring mother -Learn how your body was created to work and how informed decisions can positively influence a birth experience -Understand the key differences between American birth culture and God’s design for birth -Learn how to navigate common interventions and make informed, wise decisions throughout your birth Birth Restored courses are offered in a variety of formats; in-person, online, and hybrid style. The hybrid course is broken into 5 weeks with students meeting in person the first, third, and fifth weeks of class. During the second and fourth weeks of class, students watch the pre-recorded lessons online when convenient. The Birth Restored Course Journal is a combined workbook and devotional. As you complete each lesson in the Birth Restored Course, you will be guided to evaluate your understanding, reflect on preconceptions, and realign your beliefs based on scientific and biblical truth instead of cultural misconceptions. The Birth Restored offers an online community where you can connect with other Birth Restored mamas, ask questions, and share your birth experiences. The community is moderated by certified Birth Restored educators who help maintain the group's integrity and verify that up-to-date and accurate advice is shared.

$250.00

USD Flat rate

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Frequently asked questions

Does a doula replace my husband?

Absolutely not. Dads have the most important role in the birth room. They will provide the most comfort, safety, and love their wife needs in labor. The role of a doula is to offer support for both mom and dad. A doula is the calm and knowledgable presence in the room. The father and doula are a team, and they work together to give the best support to mom.

Are doulas medical professionals?

No. Doulas are not medical professionals and legally cannot perform any medical interventions on a mother or baby. They are however knowledgable and educated on birth and can offer evidence-based information on medical procedures and interventions if you have questions or concerns. However, the safest option is to ask your trusted provider.

Are doulas certified birth workers?

In the United States, doulas are not requried to have any form of certification to call themselves a doula. Selah Birth Services however has been certified in doula and childbirth education training.

What is a Christian Doula?

Every Christian Doula is different from one another. Selah Birth Service’s values are to create a holy, intimate, and worshipful environment for your labor and birth. During your pregnancy you will be encouraged through Scripture to understand birth from a Christ-centered lens. God designed birth beautifully, and Selah desires to show you how.

What birth settings do you serve in?

Selah Birth Services provides service in whatever environment you choose to give birth in. Whether it is in a hospital, birth center, or at your home, I am overjoyed to offer support, care, and love for any decision you make for your birth,