Testimonial for Julie Pichon
My husband and I knew Julie would be the perfect fit as a doula for the birth of our first child after our first interview. She came highly recommended from a family friend who used her services for the births of their 3 children. Upon initially meeting Julie, it was clear that she was warm, caring, interested in getting to know me and my husband, knowledgeable and eager to help me have the best birthing experience possible.
After two 3 hour sessions in the last stretch of pregnancy, Julie helped us become comfortable with birthing techniques, figuring out what was important to my husband and I and trying different relaxation techniques. We felt at ease and confident that the upcoming birth would go smoothly.
My baby was past due and with a planned induction, nothing was going as I had planned or imagined. Julie was supportive and helpful with frequent phone calls and checking in on my well-being. Throughout the labor process she was attentive, supportive of both my husband and me providing helpful recommendations. After labor and delivery, I had a near hemorrhage and no energy left. Julie assisted with breastfeeding as I could barely lift my head off the bed. This was important to me to establish a good start to breast feeding and am so appreciative that Julie was there to help and assist as I was unable to.
After delivery Julie checked on us daily to see how baby and me were doing. She helped with any breastfeeding concerns. We also chose to have Julie make a birthing story for us, which turned out beautifully and will be a wonderful book to have and reflect back on in the future.
I would recommend Julie to any family member or friend interested or thinking of having a doula.
-Anna Modansky
May 12, 2015
Julie Pichon
Birth by Design
Birth Fee: $1200 to $1400
Postpartum Rate: $25
