Your birth coach, advocate, & all-around hype woman
State College,
Pennsylvania
Safety during labor & delivery is the floor of what people deserve. We should aim for the ceiling: care that is not just safe, but also supportive & empowering
WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM HAVING A DOULA?
first time moms & repeat moms
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hospital, birth center or home birthers
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moms who want an unmedicated birth or an epidural
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moms who want physical support (positioning suggestions & help, massage, counter pressure, foot rubs...)
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moms who want emotional support (mantras, coaching, peaceful environment, advocacy…)
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moms who want help navigating their medical options & procedures
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single moms & moms with partners
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dads who want support / a teammate
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moms who’ve battled infertility or pregnancy loss
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moms hoping for a VBAC
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moms with medical anxiety (or any kind of anxiety!)
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moms who want some cute pics / videos (hello flattering angles!)
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moms who want refreshing mocktails
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moms who want an empowering birth experience
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first time moms & repeat moms • hospital, birth center or home birthers • moms who want an unmedicated birth or an epidural • moms who want physical support (positioning suggestions & help, massage, counter pressure, foot rubs...) • moms who want emotional support (mantras, coaching, peaceful environment, advocacy…) • moms who want help navigating their medical options & procedures • single moms & moms with partners • dads who want support / a teammate • moms who’ve battled infertility or pregnancy loss • moms hoping for a VBAC • moms with medical anxiety (or any kind of anxiety!) • moms who want some cute pics / videos (hello flattering angles!) • moms who want refreshing mocktails • moms who want an empowering birth experience •
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Let’s chat! I’d love to schedule a complimentary consult call or set up a coffee date!
28% reduction in cesarean rates
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25% shorter labor duration
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9% decrease in pain medication use
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31% lower risk of preterm birth
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23% increase in breastfeeding initiation
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24% lower likelihood of postpartum depression
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16% improvement in neonatal outcomes
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28% less need for oxytocin augmentation
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27% lower risk of dissatisfaction with the birth experience
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26% enhanced communication with medical staff
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28% reduction in cesarean rates • 25% shorter labor duration • 9% decrease in pain medication use • 31% lower risk of preterm birth • 23% increase in breastfeeding initiation • 24% lower likelihood of postpartum depression • 16% improvement in neonatal outcomes • 28% less need for oxytocin augmentation • 27% lower risk of dissatisfaction with the birth experience • 26% enhanced communication with medical staff •
sweet stats with a doula:
(sources: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, American Journal of Public Health, Journal of Perinatal Education, Evidence-Based Child Health)
MEET
JULIE
I’m a Certified Labor Doula, mom of three and State College local. I believe that birth can be a sacred, empowering experience and I love supporting women through this transformational & sometimes isolating phase of life!
I work on a sliding scale and my packages include 2 prenatal meetings, in person labor support, a postpartum visit & additional support / communication along the way like local resources and recommendations, registry help & baby sleep tips.
