If you're in need of a doula, I highly recommend Juliann! While she wasn't technically the doula we hired, she stepped in and stepped up for her sister in ways that no one else could. She demonstrated the perfect amount of restraint and support by being the best distraction to Kat (my partner; her sister) when desperately needed....and other times, the rock I just couldn't be....the rock only a sister can be). She knew just what she needed and when, and we intuitively worked with one another to be there for her every step of the way. Going into labor, Kat was sure she didn't want any family in the room while I always felt that as soon as things got rolling, she was going to need her sister. So without any advance notice and with a fully booked schedule and child of her own, Julie dropped everything to travel hours to the hospital (and back a few times while we rested) and be there with Kat until our little one came earth-side. As a queer couple (I'm trans and my partner is non-binary), I can say that there aren't many doula's out there that even recognize that there can be birthing persons with different genders - that include those bodies in these predomenantly/societally female spaces. With Julie, you can be sure that as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, your body, wishes, partner dynamics, pronouns etc will be honored, respected, and uplifted. During our birth, I got to witness Julie as she realized this was her calling. I was moved, touched, and so honored to be able to experience this moment of hers, and I genuinely can say there isn't anyone I'd trust more with your care. While Julie is just starting out in this field, she has a drive to excel and learn, and I'm witnessing firsthand her dedication to becoming an expert in this field.

I had the pleasure and joy of having Juliann at my birth, and I cannot speak highly enough about her gentle, loving care. Juliann is one of those people for whom you can tell birth work is a calling. She was able to be present and attentive, attuning easily to my needs and adjusting her presence and care based upon how I was feeling and what I was needed in the moments. The ability to read others and adjust accordingly is a rare skill; I never felt overwhelmed by her presence - simply supported and cared for. Whether it was fanning me while I contracted or providing gentle affirmations, Juliann was an incredible support person. I will be forever grateful for what she provided me during my birth, as well as throughout my pregnancy and postpartum, and I cannot recommend her highly enough for doula services! We have also used her for newborn care and support, and she has been fantastic! She is our trusted person, and we know she will become yours too! (We are also an LGBTQ+ family, and Juliann was affirming and inclusive; any other families like ours would love her!)