Holding Sacred Space for the Mother…
Julie Mirise RN, LMT
What is a Doula?
A doula is someone truly special, a dedicated professional who's there for you every step of the way—before, during, and just after childbirth. They pour their heart into offering unwavering physical, emotional, and postpartum support, all with the singular goal of helping you achieve the healthiest, most satisfying birth experience imaginable. It's not just a job for me; it's a passion, a commitment to making your journey into
parenthood as beautiful and empowering as it can be.
Emotional Support
Physical Support
Informational Support
Advocacy
Continuous Presence
Postpartum Support
As a doula, my role goes beyond a profession – it's a calling rooted in a deep passion for guiding and supporting you on this incredible journey. I'm here not just before, during, and after childbirth; I'm here with my whole heart. Providing continuous physical, emotional, and informational support isn't just what I do; it's a reflection of my commitment to making your experience as rich, empowering, and beautiful as possible. Your journey into parenthood is unique, and I'm honored to be by your side, ensuring you feel heard, supported, and empowered every step of the way.
Services
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Doula Support
$800 - 1300
Becoming a mother is one of the most transformational processes a woman will experience. Unhindered birth allows a woman to access her core, her raw power from the depths of her soul. Tapping into the long lineage of the women who have given birth before her, activating her primal instincts to expand and create life.
Curious about if this is a good fit for you? Contact Julie to connect.
“Love love LOVE Julie!! She was a God send to help us welcome our third baby. We hadn’t used a doula before and being our third we questioned if we really needed one, but I am SO glad we did. She has an amazingly calm aura, listens to your every need, advocates for you in the most knowledgeable and respectful way. She was there through every up and down, twist and turn.
My longest labor yet, all while dealing with hospital ‘red tape’ issues, Julie kept me (and my husband!) sane through it all. We are very private people so I didn’t know how I’d feel with anyone other than my husband in the room but she was the perfect person for us to lean on. Oils, massage, music, lighting, walking, talking, advocating, advice- whatever we needed, she was there. She even took beautiful photos for us. I’m certain if it wasn’t for her our experience would have been no where near as good as it was. I could not recommend her more!!”
-Sarah Bender
You ARE built for this, built for Birth…
“When I found out I was going to have my daughter, I started having a lot of uncertainties and anxieties with my pregnancy. A trauma I had gone through a handful of years ago after college popped back up. I had suppressed it before, and never even mentioned the experience to my husband.
Julie suggested we try this healing ritual, a traditional plactica and limpia. When we started the session, she had me close my eyes and just start talking. Just knowing she was there, taking it all in, was really comforting. It felt really good and I got everything out that I wanted to talk about. I didn’t expect to open up as much as I did. I knew that it could have been possible, but I felt so comfortable with her, so more came out than I thought would. And not once did I ever feel judged. Julie is there for you and what you’re going through.
After, I was able to clarify how I was feeling and talk about my past with my husband. It had been a buffer in my life before, without even realizing it. This was something I never had really talked about. Julie created this space that allowed me to open up, and after that I felt I could be more open, not just with my loved ones, but with myself, too. Julie just allowed me to think through things, not rushing me, and really allowed me to have the experience for myself. She’s a great person to talk with, just to be present with. She really takes your time to get to know you and your body in a way that is very nurturing, and true and real.
After working with Julie during pregnancy, I decided to have her as a doula. I wasn’t even planning on having a doula. I’ve known Julie for a bit of time, and she just said, ‘Feel free to fall upon me if you need. Any sort of support.” I thought about it, and I talked with my partner, and I thought, maybe it would be nice to have somebody I trust. I’m so glad I did! I don’t know how he and I would have gotten through the birth without her. She was more supportive that our actual midwife.
I had a really difficult birth. My placenta ended up being retained. It wasn’t a good experience, but Julie fought for me. I started hemorrhaging pretty bad, and ended up in the hospital. She took my baby, cared for her, and was with her the whole time I was in the ER, finding donor milk, advocating for us. She was our life support. I can’t recommend her enough.”
— Julia Myers, Mother; Bloomington, Indiana
Appointments
Time Zone
Sessions are conducted from:
Eastern Time UTC−05:00
Bloomington, Indiana, USA