Why should you consider a doula? Depending on your family's needs, a specialized doula could be a great fit for you. Some doulas offer birth and labor support, which is especially helpful if this will be your first time giving birth and you would like to do so naturally. Other doulas offer postpartum support by way of preparing meals or caring for your baby overnight while you sleep, in addition to other offerings such as sleep consulting and lactation support. There are even doulas who can educate you about holistic conception if you trying to have a baby. A doula may be right for you if you are a single parent, a first-time parent, want to try something new in birth or parenthood, have a loving and supportive partner at home, have no family near, have plenty of family near, and the list goes on.
Doula Services
Why should you consider a doula? Depending on your family's needs, a specialized doula could be a great fit for you. Some doulas offer birth and labor support, which is especially helpful if this will be your first time giving birth and you would like to do so naturally. Other doulas offer postpartum support by way of preparing meals or caring for your baby overnight while you sleep, in addition to other offerings such as sleep consulting and lactation support. There are even doulas who can educate you about holistic conception if you trying to have a baby. A doula may be right for you if you are a single parent, a first-time parent, want to try something new in birth or parenthood, have a loving and supportive partner at home, have no family near, have plenty of family near, and the list goes on.
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As your birth and labor doula, my sole focus in on YOU and your partner. Once we decide to work together, we will discuss your specific needs as a family, and based on your needs and desires, we will make a timeline leading up to your birth. This timeline will include dates for prenatal visits and outlining when your on-call time will begin. During this time, you will be able to contact me as often as needed for support, resources, information, or a listening ear. Depending on your needs, we can create a registry and/or a birth plan together, as well.
Labor & Birth Package
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During your labor, I will be with you until you welcome your new baby, and I will stay with your family for up 3 hours postpartum to make sure you have the support you need. You will have access to my list of resources, as well as my postpartum cookbook, with this package. You are also welcome to a postpartum visit to process your birth story, troubleshoot nursing, learn the ins-and-outs of your breast pump and/or Haakaas.
I prefer to work with home births, but if you believe that we would be a good fit and plan to birth in a hospital or birth center, please reach out.
- Prenatal visits customized to your specific needs
- On-call period in the weeks leading up to your labor
- Continuous labor support
- Up to 2 postpartum visits
- Unlimited text and call support
- Homemade comfrey padsicles for your recovery
- Resources in your community
- 25% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot
- The remaining balance is due at week 37 of your pregnancy
- Home births and birth center births only
- ADD ON: Newborn photography by BK Hill Photography
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As your birth and labor doula, my sole focus in on YOU and your partner. Once we decide to work together, we will discuss your specific needs as a family, and based on your needs and desires, we will make a timeline leading up to your birth. This timeline will include dates for prenatal visits and outlining when your on-call time will begin. During this time, you will be able to contact me as often as needed for support, resources, information, or a listening ear. Depending on your needs, we can create a registry and/or a birth plan together, as well.
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Labor & Birth Package
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During your labor, I will be with you until you welcome your new baby, and I will stay with your family for up 3 hours postpartum to make sure you have the support you need. You will have access to my list of resources, as well as my postpartum cookbook, with this package. You are also welcome to a postpartum visit to process your birth story, troubleshoot nursing, learn the ins-and-outs of your breast pump and/or Haakaas.
I prefer to work with home births, but if you believe that we would be a good fit and plan to birth in a hospital or birth center, please reach out.
- Prenatal visits customized to your specific needs
- On-call period in the weeks leading up to your labor
- Continuous labor support
- Up to 2 postpartum visits
- Unlimited text and call support
- Homemade comfrey padsicles for your recovery
- Resources in your community
- 25% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot
- The remaining balance is due at week 37 of your pregnancy
- Home births and birth center births only
- ADD ON: Newborn photography by BK Hill Photography
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When I welcomed my sweet daughter, I also had a seven-year-old son to consider, and this was very new for me because he had been my only child for what felt like such a long time. I recruited my partner's best friend to fly in to Charlotte from St. Louis, Missouri, to be the designated care-giver for my son during the labor and birth of my daughter, unbeknownst to me that sibling doulas existed. As a siblings doula, I will care for your other child/ren while you and your partner labor and welcome the new baby. Trusted and loved family members also make wonderful caregivers if they are nearby and willing to help out, and a sibling doula can provide even more to your family, such as: being on call at any time of day or night for your family,
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- Prenatal visits to meet your child/ren and become familiar with your family
- One postpartum visit to debrief with mom (privately if desired) and kids
- On-call period leading up to your labor
- Flexible support in your home or at the hospital
- 25% non-refundable deposit due to reserve your spot
- The remaining balance is due at week 37 of your pregnancy
- ADD ON: Newborn & Family photography by BK Hill Photography
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When I welcomed my sweet daughter, I also had a seven-year-old son to consider, and this was very new for me because he had been my only child for what felt like such a long time. I recruited my partner's best friend to fly in to Charlotte from St. Louis, Missouri, to be the designated care-giver for my son during the labor and birth of my daughter, unbeknownst to me that sibling doulas existed. As a siblings doula, I will care for your other child/ren while you and your partner labor and welcome the new baby. Trusted and loved family members also make wonderful caregivers if they are nearby and willing to help out, and a sibling doula can provide even more to your family, such as: being on call at any time of day or night for your family,
Sibling Package
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- Prenatal visits to meet your child/ren and become familiar with your family
- One postpartum visit to debrief with mom (privately if desired) and kids
- On-call period leading up to your labor
- Flexible support in your home or at the hospital
- 25% non-refundable deposit due to reserve your spot
- The remaining balance is due at week 37 of your pregnancy
- ADD ON: Newborn & Family photography by BK Hill Photography
The Closing of the Bones
- The Closing of the Bones is a rite-of-passage ceremony, marking a woman's entrance into motherhood, and her body's closure of her pregnancy and transition to postpartum.
- The Closing of the Bones can be performed for anyone who was ever had a pregnancy, regardless of their age, amount of time spent postpartum, and outcome of their pregnancy.
- This is simply a tangible marker of the change that is occurring or has occurred for someone after experiencing a pregnancy.
- The ceremony is simple - it is done by wrapping a woman's body lightly in cloths, in which she rests until she is ready to emerge. Think of this like a cocoon.
- The mother can use this time to reflect on her experiences, meditate, pray, or simply sleep.
- Her body is gently massaged, sometimes music is gently played, sometimes tea or a warm beverage is made for afterward. Sometimes dinner is shared between the woman and her family or caregiver.
- This is a beautiful gift to give your body whether you are 3 months or 30 years postpartum.
The Closing
of the Bones
- The Closing of the Bones is a rite-of-passage ceremony, marking a woman's entrance into motherhood, and her body's closure of her pregnancy and transition to postpartum.
- The Closing of the Bones can be performed for anyone who was ever had a pregnancy, regardless of their age, amount of time spent postpartum, and outcome of their pregnancy.
- This is simply a tangible marker of the change that is occurring or has occurred for someone after experiencing a pregnancy.
- The ceremony is simple - it is done by wrapping a woman's body lightly in cloths, in which she rests until she is ready to emerge. Think of this like a cocoon.
- The mother can use this time to reflect on her experiences, meditate, pray, or simply sleep.
- Her body is gently massaged, sometimes music is gently played, sometimes tea or a warm beverage is made for afterward. Sometimes dinner is shared between the woman and her family or caregiver.
- This is a beautiful gift to give your body whether you are 3 months or 30 years postpartum.
"Julie is truly an angel on earth! She was not only a doula for me and my husband during my pregnancy, but a friend, a consoler, a wealth of knowledge and and positive and encouraging cheerleader! Having Julie by my side throughout my pregnancy and birth was the best thing I did for myself my family. Having never been pregnant before I felt like Julie helped to guide me through all the stages of pregnancy and helped to prepare me for a safe, positive, and empowered birth experience." Katherine N, 2023
I wholeheartedly recommend Julie to any expectant mother seeking a doula. She is a true professional, a compassionate soul, and a wealth of knowledge. Julie played an instrumental role in making my daughter’s birth experience positive and empowering. I am forever grateful for her presence during the process and we cannot imagine having gone through this journey without her. If I could give more than five stars, I absolutely would! Thank you, Julie, for being the incredible doula that you are. You have forever left an imprint on our hearts and the joyous memories of being there for my daughter’s birth experience. Michelle L, 2024
"Julie is truly an angel on earth! She was not only a doula for me and my husband during my pregnancy, but a friend, a consoler, a wealth of knowledge and and positive and encouraging cheerleader! Having Julie by my side throughout my pregnancy and birth was the best thing I did for myself my family. Having never been pregnant before I felt like Julie helped to guide me through all the stages of pregnancy and helped to prepare me for a safe, positive, and empowered birth experience." Katherine N, 2023
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I wholeheartedly recommend Julie to any expectant mother seeking a doula. She is a true professional, a compassionate soul, and a wealth of knowledge. Julie played an instrumental role in making my daughter’s birth experience positive and empowering. I am forever grateful for her presence during the process and we cannot imagine having gone through this journey without her. If I could give more than five stars, I absolutely would! Thank you, Julie, for being the incredible doula that you are. You have forever left an imprint on our hearts. Michelle L, 2024
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