I am extremely passionate about supporting women and families during fertility, pregnancy, birth and beyond. I have a very calm, nurturing and empathetic personality and I believe that all women deserve to have a positive birth and postnatal experience, however that looks to them. With the continuity of support from a Doula, this can significantly increase those chances.
I have supported a variety of births, from hospital births, home births, vaginal births, caesarean sections, water births, induced births, births involving epidurals, natural births and families who have been considered to have high risk pregnancies. I've also supported families who are going through IVF and families who have conceived via IVF.
"Julia was just so lovely and knowledgeable and immediately put us at ease. She felt like a familiar friend who I'd be happy having by my side at this very intimate moment." - Victoria
"Following a bad experience with my first pregnancy and birth, I was keen to hire a Doula for my 2nd pregnancy. I looked at several companies and individuals during my research but I felt drawn to Julia when I read her profile. From the initial virtual meeting I just knew she was the person I wanted to support me and my husband through this journey. Julia is a wonderful person with the most calming aura about her. Whenever I spoke to her I felt more calm and relaxed about whatever issue I was facing, and she gave me the confidence to advocate for myself about my birth choices. I would (and have!) fully recommend Julia to anyone considering a Doula for their pregnancy and/or birth. It was the best decision I made and I will be forever grateful to Julia for making my 2nd (and last) pregnancy and birth the most positive experience it could be." - Emma
"Julia has a calm and comforting presence and she was a great source of support for both myself and my husband." - Nikki
"Julia was a fabulous birth doula and was able to connect well with us on a friendly, yet professional level. She listened and understood our needs and was able to support us in the way in which we wished." - Emily
"Julia is a great listener and did not show any judgement. She also offered advice when appropriate, and plenty of encouragement to give me confidence in what I was doing. She has a very calm approach, which is exactly what you need when you are feeling overwhelmed." - Bianca
As an experienced Birth Doula, I can prepare you for your birth, providing you with information during pregnancy, to help you to make informed decisions that feel right for you. During labour, my role is to offer you emotional and physical support and also to act as an advocate for the birthing woman and her family. Postnatally, I can offer emotional and practical support after the birth, including support with breastfeeding/feeding. I can help to create positive birth experiences for you and your family, helping you to enjoy parenthood and support you without judgment on whatever decisions you make.
It is so important to be prepared for birth, know your birth rights and be able to make informed decisions. I cannot guarantee that your birth will go as planned, but having a doula by your side, makes it more likely that you will have a positive birth experience. My goal is to give you and your family the attention and knowledge that you need to make informed decisions about your pregnancy and labour. I offer continuous support, emotional support, help you to navigate the birth and labour process and give you the TLC that you need after having your baby. After all, mothers need just as much attention as a newborn, because they too have just been born. I will support both the mother and their partner on their pregnancy, birth and postnatal journey. After the birth, partners often feel like they too need to reflect and debrief, particularly if the birth didn't go quite as planned. Being a new parent can be just as daunting for the partner, as it can be for the mother. I am there to support both of you.
I completed my Doula training through Red Tent Doulas. I have been through the mentoring process and I am an experienced and recognised birth and postnatal Doula. I am also an experienced and fully qualified hypnobirthing teacher, so I can help you to prepare physically and mentally for birth and help you to understand how you can have a calm, comfortable, confident birth, where you feel in control. I have completed courses in Aromatherapy for Birth, Maternity care, supporting Neurodivergent Birth and how to Alleviating Distress of Infantile Colic. I am DBS checked, hold valid insurance and to add to my qualifications, I have a BSc (Hons) in Food Marketing Management and a MSc in Food and Consumer Safety. Before having my own children, I was a line manager of a small team, for a large supermarket chain and I have a level 5 CIPD in Human Resource Management too. I supported, coached and developed others and I am highly motivated by assisting and nurturing other people. Helping them to grow, to educate them, share my knowledge and experience and encourage them to improve. My passion for maternity started as a young child and that passion never went away. After having my own children, that passion intensified and I knew I needed to follow my heart. Having a career as a Doula and Hypnobirthing teacher is my absolute dream job. Working in the maternity and birth industry, that I am so highly passionate about and being able to use my coaching skills, to educate, support, nurture and empower women and families, is so rewarding and fulfilling for me.
I feel honoured to be able to work with women and families and be able to share my knowledge and expertise, helping them to feel empowered, make informed decisions and have a positive birth experience in ways that they desire and deserve.
Please feel free to contact me, to find out more or take a look at my website.
Email: baba_ds@icloud.com
Website: https://www.babadoulaservices.co.uk
Julia x
