Hi! I’m Julia, a birth and postpartum doula on the Boston Area Doulas team.  My passion for birth has been with me since a young age, as I found myself captivated by birth shows on The Discovery Network and TLC. I experienced a profound awakening after watching "The Business of Being Born." This eye-opening documentary introduced me to the world of birth, and from that moment, I knew that I wanted to be an integral part of it. Delving into books like Ina May Gaskin's "Guide to Childbirth" further fueled my curiosity and ignited my determination. In fact, my college thesis focused on the significance of skin-to-skin contact in the hours following birth.

During my DONA birth doula training, I had the opportunity to explore HypnoBirthing. The simplicity and holistic approach of this technique resonated with me profoundly. Within HypnoBirthing, I discovered a transformative path that empowers mothers and their partners to embrace a gentle and serene birthing experience. HypnoBirthing offers an intuitive and practical method of birthing that works with mothers and their partners holistically. I try to live my life in such a way and I hope to journey with you as you try to live yours. I feel confident that together women can claim and reclaim their birth.

I find a deep sense of wellbeing through spirituality and faith. Spirituality and birth are deeply intertwined because they both evoke a sense of profound connectedness, celebration of life's sacredness. People of various faith traditions or spiritual beliefs can bring their unique perspectives to birth that enrich the journey of childbirth. 

My advice to new/expecting parents:  We are each so unique and your birth is no different! You deserve to have a support system that values that uniqueness and encourages you to follow your heart. And remember that you have so much strength within you!

When I’m not doula-ing, I love reading, quilting, cooking and watching historical documentaries.

Childhood aspirations: I wanted to own a bakery. 

Check out what one of Julia’s families said about her:

 "I cannot say enough good things!! Julia was an amazing teacher. We had a twin homebirth with little to no pain and I truly believe it was due to the techniques Julia taught us. Julia prepared us so well! Cannot say enough good things!!"