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

Testimonials

  • "First time pregnancy/new mom so I know finding a doula could be stressful and with that being said, I was nervous to find a doula that would exceed my expectations the day my delivery arrived but Julia definitely made my labor experience better than I was even hoping for. With really trying to figure out and narrowing down my needs/wants, she did a wonderful job when the day arrived. Good advocation, followed through my birth plan as much as possible, kept me present through contracting/labor, and guided my husband to help me. Throughout my pregnancy she checked in with me and gave me extremely helpful guides for my health. Overall, she made me feel comfortable and at ease from the start. If I plan to have more babies, I’m hoping she’s my doula again."

    —Priscilla Garcia

  • "As first time parents Julia was an amazing doula. She was with us during pregnancy, during the birth, as well as a final postpartum session. We could not imagine our daughter's birth without Julia. During early labor, Julia was responsive and communicated with us throughout this portion of the birth. Once we were admitted to the hospital Julia arrived shortly after and was with us for the entirety of labor. Her presence was calming and she helped to honor our birth plan providing both physical and emotional support. We would recommend Julia as a doula for any expecting parents!"

    —Gladys & Troy

Get in Touch

herbirthherway@gmail.com