Testimonial for Julie Pichon
Julie has been there for both of my births. I am a single mom and my mom has passed away so Julie filled the role. With my first child my partner didn't want to be my support person so I called Julie. She attended my classes with me and definitely helped me in my pursuit of a pain medicine free birth. She hadn't even gone through doula training for that birth 8 yrs ago but I had a vaginal birth with pitocin and without any pain medicine. If that isn't a testament to her amazing skills I don't know what is.
For my second child we were both more prepared:) I was completely alone this time. She assisted me in finding a provider who allowed water birth, laboring in the tub and my 7 yr old daughter attending the birth. My labor was slow starting but Julie gave me many ideas to get things amped up. She walked around Target and Barnes and Noble as well as took me for Chinese food:) When things got going we headed to the hospital. At the hospital they separated us per policy. So I was alone. Julie continued to advocate for me until they let her back in with me. The hospital was ignoring me and Julie got them to realize that I was getting close. If she hadn't I would have probably had by baby in the triage. Once in the room they didn't get the door on the tub right and it was leaking. Noone but Julie knew why it was leaking. She fixed it and I was able to have my beautiful baby girl EXACTLY how I planned (10 minutes later).
-Erin Montgomery
July 19, 2011
Julie Pichon
Birth by Design
Birth Fee: $1200 to $1400
Postpartum Rate: $25
