Before Birth This was my first pregnancy, and having Julia come over twice before the birth was incredibly helpful. She reduced my anxiety and managed my expectations for both the birth and labor experience. Julia gave me strategies that made me feel comfortable and even excited for labor with my partner. She also prepared me in a way that made the entire process feel less scary. No matter how many books you read or how many articles you find online, nothing compares to having a personal discussion with someone who has been in that room hundreds of times. Her guidance was invaluable and cannot be measured in money. It was also extremely efficient: I thought I might need a labor class, but Julia provided all of that and more tailored specifically to me and my partner. At the Birth At the birth, Julia was fantastic. She transformed the hospital room by bringing beautiful lighting instead of harsh overhead lights and calming scents that helped create the peaceful environment I envisioned. She guided me through labor by suggesting positions, helping me understand each step of the process, and supporting me emotionally and physically. She struck the perfect balance — always there for us, yet working seamlessly with the hospital staff. Because of her presence and guidance, my partner and I felt supported, cared for and truly heard throughout the entire birthing experience. Julia also took G-rated photos to capture these special moments. I originally didn’t want photos, but now I can’t imagine not having them. They are priceless memories. If you are on the fence… get the photos!!! It’s one of the best decisions we made. Post Birth Post birth, Julia has continued to be an incredible resource. She supported me through my breastfeeding journey, helped me navigate the transition into motherhood, and taught me countless tips and tricks to care for my baby. These have been unbelievably valuable, even the small things, like baby massage techniques, new ways to do tummy time, how to calm my baby, and even how to put clothes on a newborn. Simple changes that suddenly make everything easier! But more importantly, she has been a trusted person I can reach out to, someone who has worked so many babies and mothers. Having that level of expertise just a phone call away has brought me so much comfort and confidence. I am truly grateful for everything she has done to support our family.

Julia was an amazing asset throughout the entire process, from our first meeting, to the birth, to the follow up. When I had been in labor for 18 hours with no epidural and it became apparent our birth plan had to be adjusted, she was both clear and comforting when translating the options, despite me being in a state of great emotional and physical distress. The environment she helped to create when in labor felt spa-like (well, as much as it could anyway). She was informative, but not forceful. The nurses, doctors, and hospital staff all complimented us on her specifically, and how much of a strong advocate she was for my husband and I. I would recommend her to anyone seeking doula services. She is a powerful force to have on your side in such a scary and exciting time.

Julia was a huge help to us in all parts of the process of welcoming our daughter Colette. She made Candy as comfortable as possible throughout the labor and helped her through the hardest parts. Even with a relatively smooth delivery, there were many decisions to make and Julia was a calming presence as well as an advisor and advocate. The postpartum sessions were a godsend for getting our newborn care started off on the right foot. We were very happy to have been able to work with Julia on our journey!

“Julia came into our lives at a time when things felt incredibly overwhelming and difficult, and she brought so much wisdom, light, compassion and flow to the situation. She taught me so much about newborn care, but also about how to better care for myself during this intense period. I’m so grateful that both my baby and I were able to benefit from all her kindness and expertise. And her leg massages = heaven!”

As a single mother by choice I needed someone that I could trust and who could support me through the delivery. Julia was that person. Both at the birth and in the days and weeks that followed Julia was there every step of the way for me and my baby. We are still in touch now. A loving, kind and caring person who knows a lot about babies Julia is someone you want by your side during one of the most exciting and challenging moments of your life.

When we first met Julia over a cup of tea on a Zoom call, we immediately knew she was the right person to invite into our birth experience. As first-time parents, we faced many unknowns and wanted the guidance and support of someone with extensive experience. What we didn’t expect was to find someone with such warmth, humor, and a refreshingly honest approach. Julia met us where we were, helping us make evidence-based decisions while always leaving space for intuition and openness. Our actual birth experience ended up being nothing like the plan we had created due to an unforeseen medical emergency. Yet, Julia adapted quickly and helped us feel empowered in our new circumstances. Even though her role in our birth story was different from what we had anticipated, she continued to support us in countless ways - checking in regularly in the days, weeks, and months after our daughter’s birth, and offering advice on everything from breastfeeding to my recovery. We spent over a week in the hospital, overwhelmed by a constant stream of medical professionals and advice. Having Julia just a phone call or text away to help us process and evaluate information was both comforting and grounding. Having someone who truly knew us, our personalities, and our story walk with us through this process was invaluable. We wholeheartedly recommend Julia to anyone seeking a doula. Her expertise, compassion, and unwavering support made all the difference in our journey, and are confident she will bring the same dedication and care to every family she serves. Thank you, Julia!

Julia supported our family postpartum when our son was just a few weeks old, She brought a calming presence and a wealth of knowledge that made an overwhelming time so much more manageable. She helped us with soothing techniques, the first bath, feeding and sleeping tips, and supported us generally as we got to know our new baby. She also provided invaluable overnight support while my partner was away for work, and made sure I was getting the rest I needed as a new mom. Her guidance was gentle and nonjudgmental, and what we appreciated most was how genuinely she cared. We are forever grateful for her kindness and wisdom. Cecilia H

Julia was exactly what we needed throughout our pregnancy! She brought the right energy to us, and was essential in helping us make decisions. We never felt pressured to do anything, and appreciated having a more experienced sounding board to work through our options, both prior to and during labor. Even though labor and delivery didn’t go as I had hoped, having Julia there to support and explain everything helped both of us stay calm and grounded in the process. The resources she provides online, in person and through hand me downs helped us feel prepared each step of the way.

Julia is professional in every aspect while clearly answering a higher calling as a birth worker. She recognizes the sacred nature of the work and brings a studied and dedicated mind, body and soul to it. She leads with joy and love, which is essential! We were so grateful for her support both at home and in the hospital and couldn’t imagine having gone through our long labor without her. Though our birth didn’t go as we’d hoped (as it tends to do!) her support never wavered — physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually. Through pregnancy, labor, birth and in the weeks after, Julia went above and beyond. Tons of tried and true preparation and resources, sweet gifts, nourishing food, hand me downs— everything she brought to us was special and full of her loving energy. She worked well with our birth team, always communicated clearly and honestly, and was strong in supporting both me in labor and my husband in all roles as the birthing partner. We also appreciated that she set us up with a great alternate doula to make sure we were always covered no matter what and handled all of the logistics. She forms real relationships, she is a wealth of experience and knowledge and is everything a doula should be, in my opinion. Julia is definitely doing what she’s meant to be doing and every baby that she helps bring into the world is blessed!! our toddler and dog loved her too :)

As a partner who found himself consistently in the midst of learning about the process of pregnancy while constantly concerned about my partners health, safety and joy throughout her pregnancy I could not have asked for a better doula than Julia. She was critical for my education, with advice and guidelines for how to be supportive to my partner and really helped us truly feel prepared for our baby’s arrival. As it stands, I have discovered that having a doula such a Julia is the best advice I would suggest for new and expecting parents to be. For me, nothing could have been more valuable than having an experienced and emotionally in-tune professional to help guide and support you through this unforgettable time and magical event (at home or even at a hospital). - Masseo -