Testimonial for Giulia Canali
I had my second baby in October 2020 and found myself struggling to adjust when she was 2 months old. I was exhausted from taking care of a newborn as well as a 3 (almost 4) year old. I was slightly hesitant to spend the money on a postpartum doula, but I figured having short-term help would be worth the cost of my mental well-being.
I had tried contacting other doulas based on referrals I received from my birth doula, but none had the availability I needed. From there I did a search on DoulaMatch and picked Giulia somewhat on a whim. She had good, positive reviews, so I interviewed her. From the get go I felt at ease talking with her and chose to move forward with contracting her services.
I have ZERO regrets with bringing Giulia in to help my family. She is eager to help in any way you may need so that you can get the rest and relaxation you need. You may even find yourself just sitting down to have a conversation. With the isolation of COVID, I often found that I just wanted to have a friendly person to talk with, and if that's what I needed to fill my cup, Giulia was perfect for that too.
As an added bonus, she was born and raised in Italy and knows how to cook authentic Italian food. So you might find yourself being surprised with a tasty meal once or twice (tip: her Bolognese is the bomb!).
I wish I could have Giulia come to my home for all of time. She really came to feel like family and I felt genuine grief as we started to transition away from her help. The ultimate goal is to reach the point where you no longer require the help of a doula, but that didn't change how much I would miss her being around.
If you're on the fence about a postpartum doula, just do it. You won't regret having one, and Giulia is the best. Love you Giulia!
-Amy Luebke
March 06, 2021
Giulia Canali
Seattle Gentle Beginnings
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $65
