About Julia
I’m a holistic postpartum coach, certified birth and postpartum doula, and newborn care specialist with over 15 years of experience supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the early months of parenthood.
My passion is helping new, expecting, and adopting parents feel emotionally supported, grounded, and confident—especially in the tender weeks after birth. As a postpartum coach, I specialize in trauma-informed care for those navigating postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and the emotional shifts that often arise during early parenthood. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of yourself, you deserve compassionate support.
Alongside emotional coaching, I offer in-home and virtual newborn education, including gentle sleep conditioning, umbilical cord care, feeding guidance, and overnight support. Whether it’s holding space or holding your baby, I help families transition into parenthood with peace of mind.
My background in the arts and yoga helps me show up with intuition, calm, and a deep respect for each family’s emotional journey. Parenthood is powerful, vulnerable, and deeply human—you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Why “Anam Cara”?
Anam Cara is a Celtic phrase meaning “soul friend.” In ancient Irish tradition, an Anam Cara was someone with whom you could share your deepest self—without judgment, masks, or fear.
Descending from Irish ancestry myself, I believe it’s important to carry forward the knowledge and wisdom of those who came before us. The Anam Cara embodies that timeless tradition of compassion, presence, and heartfelt connection.
In my postpartum coaching, I step into that role—your modern-day soul friend—offering the steady guidance, emotional care, and practical support you deserve as you navigate motherhood.
Training
Birth Doula - A DONA approved training
Postpartum Doula - A DONA approved training
Holistic Newborn Care Specilist - Gentle Ventures Training
Perinatal Mental Health Training, including Postnatal Depression & Birth Trauma - Training with Baby Em, UK.
Lori Bregman - Personal mentorship with the world renowned doula, author, and wellness coach.
Carmen Thomas-Paris - Personal mentorship with the international postpartum and birth doula.
Herbs for the Child Bearing Years - Earthwise Doulas creator and midwife, Katia LeMone, educated on when, how, and why to use herbs during pregnancy and postpartum.
Infant CPR and First Aid certified - CPR certified for both infants and adults
BA in International Studies with Mandarin language minor - Focus on Development and Applied Political Economy, with a focus on East Asia and a minor in Chinese
Childhood Development for Nursing Prerequisites - Completed prerequisites for entry to nursing school before realizing my calling was in emotional and physical support (aka doula)
Hypnobirthing - Trained by Alisha Tamburri in the art of hypnobirthing.
Co-Instructor for Gentle Ventures Holistic Newborn Care Specialist Training
Co-Founder of Postpartum Doula Academy