Get in touch with Julia, an expert postpartum doula near Portland
Curious about working together? Want to get the buds blooming on professional postpartum or sleep support?
I’m so excited to meet you!
After you fill out the form below, I will get in touch within 48 hours to schedule a 1:1 consultation where I can learn more about your needs and ensure we’re a good fit for each other.
Interested in sleep consulting?
The first step towards restful days and nights is filling out the following sleep questionnaire so that I may learn more about your family’s needs. Once it’s received, I will get back to you within 48 hours regarding our next steps together!
Your trusted postpartum guide
Hey there, I’m Julia-Rose
Certified postpartum doula, newborn care specialist and sleep consultant serving the Portland and Vancouver Metro areas
One constant in my life is that I have always been comfortable and enjoyed being in the caregiving role. It’s in my bones and came naturally as I nannied in my teens and through college before
going on to complete several trainings in postpartum and newborn care, breastfeeding, and sleep training. Anticipating the needs of exhausted newborn parents, lightening the load so you can take a moment for yourselves, and arming you with knowledge is rewarding to me like nothing else.
Frequently asked questions about postpartum care and sleep consulting
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Most families secure support when entering the 2nd trimester. It’s when things start feeling more ‘real’ and I often have the availability to create your ideal schedule! However, I sometimes have space for last minute bookings and you can never prepare too early, so please reach out! If I’m not available for your due date, I’m happy to get you connected with other amazing doulas who are.
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At this time, I don't bill insurance for clients. Fortunately, I have successfully supported families using workplace benefits! Feel free to get in touch with me to see if we can use your workplace benefits towards doula services.
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I acknowledge the unpredictability of birth and the unknowns of what postpartum can look like for each family. However, due to the nature of me supporting multiple families at the same time, saving your spot in my calendar is how I ensure that I’ll be available when you need me most. I cannot guarantee that I’ll be available for last minute requests.
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Sleep support may be for you if: you have tried multiple things on your own to relieve the stress of sleep issues with minimal solutions found, you’re feeling frustrated that nothing is working, you’re out of answers or energy to keep trying, or you’re conflicted with different information. Please fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page, and I’ll email you a sleep questionnaire which will help us determine what level of support may be necessary for your family!
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Fussing is different than full blown crying. If an infant is full blown crying I absolutely want them to be comforted by a trusted adult’s regulated nervous system. They don’t have the brain development to soothe themselves yet. That said, we can build in comforts, cues and utilize gentle, gradual techniques to encourage them to feel safe and secure in their crib so that they don’t need to signal for help, which is what I’m here to teach you how to do!
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I’m always seeking opportunities for more learning and growth. Aside from over 10 years of hands-on experience, my training includes formal certifications as a postpartum doula, newborn care specialist and sleep consultant as well as various additional courses in breastfeeding, working with multiples, perinatal mood disorders, pumping and bottle feeding and more. To view a complete list of my trainings, please view my about page.
