Julie gave us the peace of mind and confidence we needed throughout labor, delivery, and the post-birth experience. From our very first consultation, she took her time, answered all our questions thoroughly, and provided an incredible amount of helpful information. As first-time parents, we walked away from that meeting feeling so much more clarity and reassurance about the entire process. Julie was able to recognize the early signs of labor—even after the midwife I had seen that same day said otherwise. Thanks to her intuition and experience, we were able to prepare knowing that labor would likely begin later that day. While I labored at home, Julie guided me through contractions using a variety of pain-relief techniques. I truly believe she is the reason I was able to labor at home for as long as I did. Her support also gave my husband the opportunity to pack our last-minute things for the hospital without worrying about me being alone. At the hospital, Julie was a strong advocate for me—especially when I couldn’t speak up for myself. When my first nurse was hesitant to adjust my position after I received the epidural, Julie got creative and suggested alternative positions that still made the nurse comfortable while helping to move the baby down. Once the nurses changed shifts, Julie worked seamlessly with the new team, adjusting my position every 30 minutes, which helped my labor progress much more quickly. She consistently let me know what to expect and helped me mentally and physically prepare for each phase (like encouraging me to rest between position changes so I’d be ready to push). Throughout it all, Julie empowered us to make informed, confident decisions—even when plans changed unexpectedly. We’re incredibly grateful for her support and would highly recommend her to any expecting family.
— Rachael B.
