Testimonial for Julie Pichon
It has taken me a while to write a much-deserved review for Doula Julie. My baby was born with the love & support of Julie on 2/15/21. I’d seen so many documentaries and had dealt with intense physical pain in hospitals. Not only did I strongly believe I could take the pain, but I really didn’t want to be in a hospital. 18+ hrs after my water broke and baby wasn’t coming, Julie was there to go from the birthing center to the hospital. She was there and even knew some of the staff- including the midwife I plan to use for baby#2. When 10 (or something) more hours passed, Julie was still there- supporting me and my partner, working with that midwife. I am 99% sure she slept less than my partner did. She did so much work during my labor, providing tools, holding a running shower head on my back, and trying all the positions we could to get baby to come for another day - while being a photographer. She helped me when the time came to think about getting an epidural. And when things started to go south and a C-Section was needed, Julie was there. She wasn’t in the OR. That really sucked (there’s no other way to say it). The hospital said only one, her or my partner. I chose him, but sometimes I wish I would have chosen her because he didn’t know what to say. Who could expect him to? Julie knew my heart was set on breastfeeding. When I was tired from the surgery and couldn’t hold my baby, Julie held my baby to my breast for me- and held me while I cried. Nothing went as I wanted – except for her. I wanted a good Doula – and I got a great Doula. I don’t know how I would have got through it without her. I was so grateful Julie was there through it all. She was there before the birth too. Her meetups we so educational, and informative! I loved the ‘relaxed professionalism’ Julie balances. There really are not enough good things I can say about Julie.
-Kayleigh F.
March 31, 2022
Julie Pichon
Birth by Design
Birth Fee: $1200 to $1400
Postpartum Rate: $25
