Julia Priston

Mentored Birth Doula

I’m Julia, a doula originally from Estonia, now based on Hayling Island, Hampshire. My path to doula work began with my own empowering experiences of natural births and a desire to share what I learned. Raised among diverse cultures, I bring a unique cultural sensitivity to my practice, offering support to families in a way that honors their individual backgrounds and needs. Fluent in Russian and understanding Ukrainian, I’m proud to provide a safe, inclusive space for families from various cultural perspectives. Whether you’re preparing for birth or navigating the postnatal period, I’m here to guide you with warmth and intuitive care, grounded in my deep respect for diversity and connection.

I’m an Estonian-born doula based in the UK, and my journey to supporting women through birth and motherhood is deeply rooted in both personal experience and a passion for holistic care. After moving to the UK in 2009 to study Marketing with Psychology, I lived among different cultures, which fostered a mindset of questioning and self-discovery—traits that ultimately guided me toward my calling in doula work.

My professional background in marketing took a transformative turn when I met my husband (purest of soles, a hands-on dad, RNLI guy..) and became pregnant. I passionatly learned everything I could about childbirth and had beautiful natural births both times! These empowering experiences contrasted with how childbirth was perceived and talked about in the circles around me, sparking the idea to become a doula to share what I have learned and believed in.

As I navigated the challenges of an extended maternity leave and a close age gap between my children (12 months apart), I found myself seeking personal growth through therapy and self-reflection. It was during this time that I learned I have a highly sensitive personality, which allows me to be deeply attuned to social stimuli, care deeply for others, and live intuitively. This self-awareness reconfirmed my wish to give this world so much more than my marketing career - that is support, empowerment, and connection through motherhood.

I trained as a doula and have continued my education ever since, always learning and evolving to better serve the families I work with. I believe in guiding women to see motherhood as an intuitive, natural experience by helping them reconnect with their inner strength and knowledge.

Alongside my doula services, I offer mama circles, birth preparation courses (both online and in person), and comprehensive birth and postnatal care throughout Hampshire, West Sussex, and Surrey. Fluent in Russian and with an understanding of Ukrainian through my family roots, I can support families with warmth, cultural sensitivity, and an inclusive approach.

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julia.priston@aol.com

07742813885

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