We first met Julia during her birth preparation course, and we immediately loved the way she explained everything: clear, transparent, and without sugar-coating. She addressed many unspoken fears and topics we didn’t even realize we were carrying. We left the course amazed, reassured, and genuinely positive about birth—especially important for me, as I was very scared of a natural delivery beforehand. After that experience, asking Julia to support us as our doula felt like the obvious next step. It truly was a match made in heaven. My labor was not easy—around 20 hours with many ups and downs—but throughout it all, Julia was our constant anchor. Her calm presence, guidance, and reassurance helped both of us stay grounded when things became intense and uncertain. Even when the birth ultimately ended in a C-section, Julia remained steady and supportive, helping me stay calm and focused during a very emotional moment.

We cannot imagine this journey without her. Julia’s professionalism, empathy, and quiet strength made a profound difference in our birth experience, and we are deeply grateful for her support

After a traumatic first birthing experience, I never could have imagined being in the position of looking forward to the second. But with the devoted support and guidance from Julia, this became my reality. Julia helped both me and my husband not only overcome our deep-rooted fears but actually enable us to feel excited for the magical experience we would soon have. Having a consistent caregiver throughout the pregnancy that understood our history and helped us form our vision, was essential to our positive experience.
When I became pregnant again, my husband and I knew we wanted and needed to do things differently this time. That’s when we decided to find a doula. After speaking with Julia it was clear from the start she would be that calm and nourishing voice we sought. Having a doula was without a doubt the most important and valuable investment we made in the pregnancy, birth, and baby. Unlike the many material things parents are marketed, the effects from hiring a doula are lifelong and benefit the whole family.
At the start of this process, the most important thing for us was feeling like we were in control and never left alone. Julia became that guarantee of support. We knew that no matter what situation we would find ourselves in on “the big day,” she would be our constant.
With each meeting, we grew to realize that the birth was not just about one day – it was a journey we were on together. This journey taught us to deeply reflect, and brought my husband and I closer together as life partners.
At one point, when the hypnobirthing we had been practicing left me feeling unsatisfied, Julia asked me how I imagined my most ideal birth. The conversation that followed revealed that I wanted to include belly dance in my daily practice and birthing process. Julia helped me individualize my birth and made me feel like I had the license to do what I wanted. Not necessarily just what was in trend. Her support gave me the agency to choose my method, my location, my care, and to believe in my decisions.
Nearing the end of the pregnancy Julia suggested bringing our first child along to one of our meetings. She helped our daughter understand what was going to happen on the day or night of the birth. And she prepared her for what it would be like after the baby arrived. Afterwards, our daughter seemed more aware and excited about welcoming her baby brother, and we felt more comfortable with leaving her with a caregiver on the big day.
During one of our sessions Julia would make a recommendation that would end up being life-changing. We realized the hospital was not the right place for us to achieve our ideal birth and Julia proposed the idea of giving birth in the Pasing Geburtshaus – which she saw had a fateful last-minute opening. After visiting the birth house we immediately felt like this was the right decision.
When our little one was still not making an appearance well over his due date, Julia met with us multiple times and provided us with a safe and calming space that took away the pressure and expectation.
In the end, my birth was so fast (38 minutes on the bathroom floor!) that we did not even get the chance to tell Julia it was starting. But despite her not physically being there as planned, she had done such a great job at providing us with the tools, strength, and confidence to bring our child into the world, our experience was as positive and beautiful as we could have imagined. After a night of belly dancing and a long bath, our baby boy was born two weeks late, at 4.5kg (10lbs), and in his amniotic sack. I experienced no vaginal tears, no trauma, no disconnection from my baby or myself. Julia told us we deserved to have the birth we wanted. And thanks to her, we did. We are forever grateful!