Meet the Team

Julie

ICEA-Certified Birth Doula
Childbirth Educator
Prenatal Yoga Instructor

My decision to become a doula and childbirth educator grew from the birth of my daughter in 1999. The event, though long and full of challenges, was empowering and made me reevaluate my chosen vocation and train to become a childbirth educator, doula, and yoga instructor. My philosophy is that for the vast majority of women, birth works best when supported with patience and left to follow its own path with as little intervention as possible. By sharing information, providing encouragement and supporting their choices, I help women feel respected and listened to so they can look back on labor and birth as a positive and empowering experience. I have worked with more than 900 families as a birth doula.

Eva

Birth Doula
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

My decision to become a birth doula grew from my personal experience birthing three children and from my professional life counseling women through their transition to motherhood. I believe that there is no one right way to give birth, only a way that is right for you. But there is no question that the birth experience has a profound impact on mother, baby and family.

As a doula I provide you with the emotional and physical support necessary to help make that experience a meaningful one. I currently facilitate postpartum support groups at Blossom Birth Services and I have a private psychotherapy practice in Menlo Park. I have worked with more than 700 families as a birth doula.

Maya

Birth Doula
Prenatal Yoga Instructor

What began as a deep admiration of pregnancy and motherhood in early childhood has now flourished into the practical knowledge of and experience in supporting over 100 women through their journey of bringing new life into our world. As a birth doula, I have been serving families in the Bay Area since 2017.

In addition to being a birth doula, I work as a prenatal, vinyasa, and children’s yoga teacher as well as a group fitness instructor. With my extensive background in movement, I use somatic tools to help mothers cope with the emotional and physical roller coaster of labor.

To me, labor and motherhood is one of the greatest spiritual journeys and the greatest gifts we women are able to receive in this lifetime. Supporting mothers in feeling empowered, at ease, and present during their labor is of utmost importance to me.

Testimonials

★★★★★

Maya

Maya is the most incredible doula anyone could possibly ask for! My husband and I were initially on the fence about hiring a doula but after we met Maya, we knew she was perfect for us. It was our first birth and we were nervous as to what to expect even with taking birthing classes, knowing which hospital we were delivering at and having our OBGYN there. Our son came over 6 weeks early which was completely unexpected given it was an uncomplicated pregnancy. Maya handled it with the utmost of compassion and assistance even way earlier than scheduled. She was there for us every minute keeping us as calm as can be throughout the long labor process. She helped advocate for me when I didn’t know what was the right thing to do for myself and my baby during labor. She also was fantastic at helping my husband so he could feel involved and useful. We could not have done it without her! My OBGYN, who was not a huge proponent initially when we told her we were hiring a doula, ended up being Maya’s biggest fan (after us). If you are lucky enough to have Maya as your doula, do not take it for granted! We absolutely love and adore her!

Daniella L.

★★★★★

Julie

“Having Julie with me from the start to the finish was priceless. She was my steady rock and my comfort the whole time. I wanted someone with me who believed in me even if I didn’t, who wasn’t afraid of what was happening. Someone who could answer my questions and comfort me when the doctors and nurses weren’t there. Having a doula was the best decision I made for my birth plan. I had an unmedicated back-labor birth, but thanks to Julie I did it with confidence and the support of a very calm doula who knew I could do anything even when I didn’t.”

Jeannette

★★★★★

Julie

Julie thought two steps ahead and acted accordingly to help ensure my procedures and delivery at the hospital went as smoothly as possible. It was wonderful having an advocate and someone to interface with all the doctors, nurses, and technicians on my behalf. What’s more, I cherish the mental, verbal, and physical comfort she gave me during contractions. I felt incredibly supported. I really believe working with Julie made my delivery the positive experience it was.

Elizabeth

Audrey

Lactation Peer Counselor and Educator, Childbirth Educator
**I retired from birth doula work in 2022. I continue to work with PBC in an administrative role and to provide lactation support

I became a doula in 2003 as a result of the life-changing experiences of birthing my two sons with doulas to support me. For almost 20 years, I was dedicated to journeying alongside parents-to-be as they took part in birth as a rite of passage.

I have additional training as a lactation peer counselor and educator with the Nursing Mothers Counsel, where I have volunteered since 2000 and have trained as a childbirth educator through Birth Works. I taught breastfeeding at Blossom Birth Services for many years. I have supported more than 200 families during labor, delivery, and postpartum.