Her Birth
Her Way
Person First, Trauma Informed, Full Spectrum Doula Services
Julia Carmen
I am a Los Angeles-based, certified full-spectrum doula. I am named after my grandmother, Julia, who migrated from Honduras in 1985 and my mother, Carmen. I carry their lessons and lineage with me, providing culturally-informed, person first care to clients throughout the LA area. My work is grounded in lived experience alongside professional training, enabling me to bring a grounded, informed, and deeply supportive presence to every stage of every one of my client’s pregnancy journeys.
I am a mother of five and a grandmother of eighteen. I have been present for the births of nine of my grandchildren. I am a “mother of mothers” and also a mother of two angels. I understand the complexity and beauty of growing a family, and I recognize the level of care, advocacy, and unwavering support pregnancy requires.
I received my doula certification through the Birthworkers of Color Collective and have completed additional training in Spinning Babies®, Ayurvedic Postpartum Practitioner Training, perinatal mental health, herbalism, abortion support including trans-affirming abortion support, and advocacy for birth workers. I am a certified Perinatal Patient Advocate through the Perinatal Patient Advocacy Center and I received my Postpartum Mental Health Certification from Postpartum University. I remain actively involved in reproductive justice and work with a community-based organization that provides prenatal services and supplies to unhoused women.
I serve both Medi-Cal and cash paying clients because access to care should never be determined by income. I am comfortable in high-stakes, complex situations and bring a calm, steady presence into moments that can often feel chaotic or overwhelming. I listen to every detail and desire my clients have, provide evidence-based information, advocate throughout every stage, and proudly protect their “birth bubble” during labor and postpartum. I believe pregnancy is a fierce, powerful process that should be facilitated with respect, trust and genuine care. I bring a steady, judgement-free presence to birth and postpartum care, blending practical knowledge with a deep respect for each person's individual path. I believe that birth is not solely a medical event but a threshold which every woman deserves to cross with support, safety, dignity and compassion.
Services
Standard Package
2 two-hour prenatal visits
1 three-hour postpartum visit
1 belly bind session (wrap not included)
Personalized supplement/herbal recommendations
Unlimited phone/text/email support throughout pregnancy
*All packages include: birth planning, unlimited phone, text, and email support, optimal fetal positioning education to support easier birth, Spinning Babies® techniques and comfort measures, recommendations to help prevent depletion and labor complications, attendance of birth, breastfeeding support.
$3,200
Comprehensive Package
3 two-hour prenatal visits
2 two-hour postpartum visits
2 belly bind sessions (wrap included)
Personalized supplement/herbal recommendations
Unlimited phone/text/email support throughout pregnant
Custom pregnancy herbal tea blend and perineal sitz bath
Placenta encapsulation with tincture
2 womb massage sessions
*All packages include: birth planning, unlimited phone, text, and email support, optimal fetal positioning education to support easier birth, Spinning Babies® techniques and comfort measures, recommendations to prevent depletion & labor complications, attendance of birth, breastfeeding support.
$4,200
Solely Birth Support
Prenatal Support
1-2 prenatal consultations to discuss birth preferences, anxieties, and comfort measures
24/7 on-call beginning at 37 weeks
Unlimited text, phone, and email support
Active Labor & Delivery
Continuous support at home, birth center, or hospital (from active labor until baby is born).
Physical comfort measures including massage, counter-pressure, guided breathing, and position changes to help labor progress.
Emotional and mental grounding, reassurance, and encouragement.
Advocacy & help communicating your birth plan to medical staff and explain medical terms in plain language.
Immediate Postpartum
Golden Hour Support includes staying for up to 2 hours after delivery, assisting with first feeding (breast or bottle) and bonding
1 postpartum follow-up visit (within first 10 days) to debrief the birth, assess physical & emotional recovery & provide resources
$2,000
Postpartum Support
Parenting/newborn care education
Postpartum depression support
Assistance with perineal healing or assistance with cesarean recovery
Partner support & resources
Family planning
Fertility awareness
Babywearing education
Referrals to specialists
Lactation support
$60/hour
(lump sum packages available)
Placenta Encapsulation
Sterile, food-safe preparation of placenta in encapsulated or tincture form. Includes pickup and delivery and 100 % vegan capsules, umbilical cord keepsake (dried and shaped), placenta print, storage, and dosage instructions.
$400
I offer one sliding-scale opening each month for families requiring support at a reduced cost
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Get in Touch
herbirthherway@gmail.com