About
What languages do you speak?
Portuguese and English!
What is your personal definition of “doula”?
A doula is a person who provides care, support, and presence for another, offering guidance, reassurance, and practical assistance through significant life experiences.
What brought you to birth and postpartum work?
I had an amazing home birth experience and completely fell in love with the world of birth and postpartum care. That experience opened my eyes to the power of informed support, continuity of care, and the deep impact of feeling held during such a transformative time.
In a climate of caregiver burnout, how are you caring for yourself?
I lean on my doula friends—we create space for each other to vent, process, and reconnect. These gatherings are a vital part of my self-care, offering both solidarity and relief in a field that requires so much emotional and physical energy.
What is a standout book, movie/tv, etc about the childbearing/parenting journey that you return to?
MOVIE
Birth Care Package
To better understand Brood’s birth package pricing model, read on → Making Birth Doula Care Accessible: The Green Bottle Sliding Scale Method
Tell us more about the ethos in your birth doula practice:
My primary goal is to help families have a positive and empowering birth experience rooted in quality information and professional support. I deeply respect and value each family’s wishes, understanding that every journey is unique.
While I bring extensive experience to the table, my approach is to guide parents in discovering their parenting style. I believe in fostering a supportive environment where families can feel confident in making informed decisions that resonate with their values and preferences. My role is to empower you, ensuring that you feel supported and understood throughout your birthing journey.
Do you have a preferred location where you typically support births?
I typically support births in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, Maple Ridge, Langley, Surrey, New Westminster, and Burnaby. These areas allow me to provide consistent and accessible care to the families I work with.
Prenatal Care
- Free In-Person Foundations Visit → Once your contract is signed and your first-choice doula has been confirmed, your doula will visit your home for around 1+ hour so you can chat, connect, and ensure the fit feels right—for both of you!
- Personalized Prenatal Visits → Two online sessions and one in-person visit to build a strong foundation for your birth plan.
- Childbirth Preparation → Comprehensive classes on breathing, labor positions, stages of labor, birth options, postpartum readiness, and personalized planning, with time for questions from your support network.
- Ongoing Phone Support → Unlimited calls and texts throughout your pregnancy for reassurance and guidance.
- Emotional Care → Compassionate support, especially if past traumas may impact your birth experience.
- Optional Car Seat Check → Sliding scale option to ensure your baby’s safety.
- Invest in Your Experience → More than just support—you’re investing in a positive, empowering birth experience.
- Community Referrals → Tailored recommendations for additional local support services.
- Brood’s Family Membership → Gain exclusive access to five online courses covering prenatal and newborn care, plus join our virtual private clubhouse and member area for downloadable resources.
- Postpartum Product Guide → A curated list of our top postpartum must-haves, based on what we see support families again and again.
Birth Attendance
- Proactive Communication → When labor begins, inform me so I can assess whether it’s time to go to the hospital or contact your team for a home birth. If it’s still early, I’ll come to your home to provide unmedicated pain relief techniques.
- Personalized Comfort Techniques → I use various methods such as TENS machines, acupressure, massages, exercises, movement, water therapy, rebozo techniques, and aromatherapy to help labor progress and ensure you feel comfortable throughout the process.
- Supportive Environment → I will help facilitate exercises to promote optimal labor progression while ensuring you can focus on your body’s needs without worrying about the details. I’ll also guide your partner(s) and support team on how to assist with essential tasks.
- Holistic Pain Relief → I offer massages, acupressure, words of affirmation, and aromatherapy as forms of pain relief, ensuring emotional support is always present.
- Gentle Reminders → I’ll gently remind you to eat, use the washroom, move as needed, and respect your wishes, creating a supportive and respectful environment throughout labor.
- First Feed and Newborn Care Guidance → I’ll assist with the first feed and latching adjustments as needed, along with guidance on newborn care to help you feel confident as a new parent.
- Capture Precious Moments → My services include birth photography and videography to document your special moments, creating lasting memories of your journey.
Postpartum Support
- In-Person Visit → I’ll meet with your family during an in-person postpartum visit to support you in whatever you need, helping to make the transition as smooth as possible.
- Comprehensive Support → My postpartum support package is designed to help you navigate the early days with your new baby, ensuring a smooth transition into parenthood.
- Infant Education → Gain confidence with essential information on nursing and newborn care, setting you up for success from day one. I’m here to support your whole family’s wellness and provide tips for success during our in-person visit.
- Ongoing Communication → Receive text and phone support for three months postpartum, ensuring you have access to help and reassurance whenever you need it.
- Emotional Well-Being → I will assess the emotional well-being of the postpartum parent and offer suggestions for parenting resources, post-birth healing, and postpartum beginnings.
- Hands-On Assistance → I’ll teach hand expression techniques and assist with newborn care so you can get much-needed rest. I provide guidance on safe sleep practices for your baby, bathing techniques for newborns, and proper storage and usage of milk and bottles.
Training + Education
BIRTH & POSTPARTUM
- Birth Doula Training, Instituto Transforma Doulas
- Postpartum Doula Training, Instituto Transforma Doulas
OTHER
- Healthcare Provider CPR-C with AED
- Certified Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening
WORKSHOPS
- EQ + You: for Care Workers with Jessica Robson
- Lactation + Nursing for Doulas with Allison Mennie of Milky Way Lactation
- Running Your Care Practice with Emma Devin of Brood
- Full Spectrum Roundtable with Gina Badger of Long Spell, Dr. Madeline Ennis, Julia Santana Parilla of So I Had an Abortion, and Zuzana Betkova, Registered Midwife and Adjunct Professor
- Bookkeeping for Doulas with Courtney Ewan of CCE Consulting
- Who You Are Affects How You Care with Anna Balagtas of Pocket Doula
- Supplements & Nutrition with Dr Jennifer Fitzgerald of Bird&Be
- Twins, Triplets, and Multiples 101 with Emma Devin and Lolo Chaumont of Brood
- NICU 101 for Doulas with Tracy Karp, (NP) Neonatal Patient Care, Nursing Education and Leadership
- Perinatal Mental Health: Identifying and Supporting Clients with PMADs, with MomWell
- Sleep Training Roundtable with Desiree Russell and Jessica Peters
- Acupuncture and Acupressure for Doulas with Courtney Morris
- Values in Action: Boundaries & Balance in Care Work with Saphren Ma and Emma Devin of Brood
- Queer & Gender Affirming Care: Supporting and Celebrating Queer & Gender Diverse Families with Dia DP
- Lactation Support for Doulas: Common Ailments and Hands-on Resources with Allison Mennie of Milky Way Lactation
- Enhancing Doula Care: How to Address Clients’ Body Image Concerns and Combat Anti-Fat Bias with Vinny Welsby of the Fiercy Fatty + Weight Inclusive Consulting
- Values in Action: Care Considerations for the Perinatal Period with Roberta Stuart
- Babywearing 101 with Karla Castro of the Babywearing Club
- Trauma & Care Work: Integration and Healing from Birth & Postpartum Experiences with Melissa Medjuck of the Perinatal Collective
- Responsive Doula Care for Families with Complex Needs with Lolo Chaumont
- Sex and Relationships After Baby with Erin Davidson, MA, RCC, CST, CHST
- Pelvic Floor Support Through Pregnancy to Early Postpartum with Lauren Sutherland of Core Connection Physio
FOR YOUR PERSONAL LEARNING, WHAT IS THE WORKSHOP/TRAINING ON YOUR RADAR?
- I’d love to become a Midwife one day!
Testimonials
We had a really great experience with Brood. All of the doulas are lovely, friendly, caring, and helpful, and Brood was very accommodating of our scheduling needs—especially when we needed shifts switched or added. Our doula, Giulia, was amazing. She took charge of us in those first few weeks when everything was a blur, and this was exactly what we needed as first-time parents. We had a mix of nighttime and daytime care, and initially, the night shifts were essential. Having our doula there allowed my partner to get a full night’s rest, I was well supported overnight, and our baby was carefully watched and cared for. Eventually, as he started sleeping through the night, we changed to daytime shifts so we could run errands, attend appointments, or simply rest. We’re so grateful to have had the help. Thank you, Giulia!— Alaina O
I contacted Brood since my husband and I were expecting and travelling in uncharted territories. I knew we could master all the physical aspects of giving birth and taking care of the baby, but I felt that we needed that extra support when it came to taking care of ourselves as well. First, having a doula while giving birth is something I would recommend to anyone! And not just any doula, GIULIA!! Through the Brood Care matchmaking process, we saw a video of Giulia, and she just spoke to us. The calmness in her voice and the reassuring note in her statements were what we sought in our support system. We did not make a mistake. First, she accompanied us in this incredible story of bringing a new life to the world, by supporting me, helping me remember to breathe, and holding my hand in a manner that was not annoying at all, but comforting and reassuring. She was actively listening to me and turned out to be the best support at the most critical part of my labour and delivery process, by commanding the attention of the medical workers and advocating for my wellbeing. Postpartum care felt like my sister was there to give out neat tips and tricks. Giving us enough space to try and err, while gently guiding us was the best approach we could ask for, and we saw our baby thriving in it. And, as I mentioned, helping me remember that I still exist and not everything is as important as it is in my head which proved wonderful to make me feel like a human and remove that burden of mom’s guilt. Having this kind of safety cushion in your late pregnancy and throughout the process of giving birth and getting a hang of the baby’s needs lets you sleep at night knowing everything is going to be ok. And new mamas need their sleep! — Anonymous
Throughout my pregnancy, Giulia provided information that was fundamental to educating me and my husband about the process. As first-time parents, it was essential to prepare us for the labour and the postpartum, as well. Giulia’s empathy, knowledge and techniques applied were crucial to my comfort and empowerment during the birth. During the postpartum visit, Giulia assessed the breastfeeding, guided us through the first months, and helped us hands-on with our little one. Hiring Giulia as my doula was one of the best decisions I had towards my pregnancy, and fundamental to my mental and physical health. — Soraya
Working with Giulia as our doula was an absolute blessing during the birth of our first baby. From the moment we met her, Giulia’s warmth and knowledge reassured us that we were in capable hands. Our birth plan took unexpected turns with an early membrane rupture and a lengthy 55-hour labour, including LOTS of waiting before ultimately being induced. Giulia remained a constant pillar of support throughout, helping us navigate every challenge with grace and expertise. Her presence not only eased our anxieties but also empowered us to embrace the experience positively. Thanks to Giulia, we were able to cherish a birth journey that, despite its unpredictability, became an incredibly positive and enjoyable memory. We are deeply grateful for Giulia’s invaluable support and couldn’t recommend her more highly as a doula. — Anonymous
Guilia was excellent! The induction journey I went on took a full week, but she was there to coach me with advice and support the whole time. On delivery day, she was helpful without interfering with the midwife or eventual OB we needed. She is also a lovely person with a calming presence. Highly recommend! — Jessica
Giulia was amazing for our postpartum needs. I have 7-month-old twin girls and she helped to feed them, play with them, put them down for naps and generally just help me stay organized so I could have a few moments of “me” time. I never had to ask her to do anything, she always took the initiative and made sure everything was perfect. She was so caring and gentle with the girls, they loved her! She was also very flexible with scheduling which was so helpful. Highly recommend her!! — Anonymous
As first-time parents recovering from a c-section, we had it rough! Giulia was truly heaven-sent. She did everything and anything to help us settle into our new roles as parents. She has a calming presence that’s so nice to be around especially when things become a bit hectic with a newborn. We learned so much about baby care, breastfeeding and general postpartum general wellness. Don’t hesitate, Giulia is the best! — Nancy
Giulia came to us in an emergency and I couldn’t have been more grateful and satisfied with her support. We clicked right away, she was and still is very supportive and positive, and has a way with newborns that’s earned her the title of “baby whisperer” in my view. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Giulia twice now since my birth story wasn’t as expected. Even in between overnight support, she has reached out to check in on me and the baby. Giulia is the sweetest! You will not be disappointed with her by your side. Big thanks to you Giulia! — Sari
Our experience with Giulia as our doula has been nothing short of exceptional. Since we brought our newborn home, Giulia has been a pillar of strength and reassurance for my wife, guiding us through the challenging first two weeks with grace and understanding. Her attitude towards support is remarkable—she’s always been both proactive and reactive to our baby’s needs, making the transition to parenthood much smoother for us. Giulia’s knowledge and expertise in newborn care are evident in every interaction. She helped us navigate the overwhelming world of baby products, recommending essentials like the breast pump and play mats, which have become indispensable to us. What stood out most was her ability to explain complex topics in a way that was easy to understand, empowering us to feel more confident as new parents. Punctuality is another of Giulia’s strengths; she was incredibly on time for every visit, which was incredibly reassuring and allowed us to rely on her fully without any reservations. Through her dedication and genuine passion for her work, it’s clear that helping families during this significant life transition is not just a job for Giulia, but a calling. We are deeply grateful for her support and cannot recommend her highly enough to any new parents looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable, and reliable doula. — Anonymous
Our experience with Giulia as our doula has been nothing short of exceptional. Since we brought our newborn home, Giulia has been a pillar of strength and reassurance for my wife, guiding us through the challenging first two weeks with grace and understanding. Her attitude towards support is remarkable—she’s always been both proactive and reactive to our baby’s needs, making the transition to parenthood much smoother for us. Giulia’s knowledge and expertise in newborn care are evident in every interaction. She helped us navigate the overwhelming world of baby products, recommending essentials like a breast pump and play mats, which have become indispensable to us. What stood out most was her ability to explain complex topics in a way that was easy to understand, empowering us to feel more confident as new parents. Punctuality is another of Giulia’s strengths; she was incredibly on time for every visit, which was incredibly reassuring and allowed us to rely on her fully without any reservations. Through her dedication and genuine passion for her work, it’s clear that helping families during this significant life transition is not just a job for Giulia, but a calling. We are deeply grateful for her support and cannot recommend her highly enough to any new parents looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable, and reliable doula. — Samantha
My experience with Giulia has been incredible! I don’t see myself going through this pregnancy without her support, as it has been essential in making me more confident about giving birth. She knows exactly how to give me the information I need to continue having a calm and peaceful experience. I feel very lucky to have her by my side during my pregnancy. I highly recommend her work, as in addition to having a lot of knowledge, she is patient, calm, and friendly, and I can say that she certainly makes all the difference in this very important moment! Thank you for everything Giulia!! — Anonymous
