Hello, I'm Julia.
Nice to meet you.
I’m a birth and postnatal doula based in Linlithgow, supporting families across Edinburgh, West Lothian, Fife — and occasionally further afield.
Alongside doula support, I offer private antenatal sessions, refreshers, and real-world birth preparation. I also co-run the Alongside Birth course with my brilliant work wife Claire.
I'm a mum, a friend, a feminist, a birth nerd, a wild swimmer, a cake enthusiast, and a future chicken keeper (manifesting that dream one feather at a time).
Welcome to my little corner of the internet — and well done for taking this powerful first step toward owning your birth experience. You're in the right place.
![Let’s be clear:
Being over 35 is not a reason you can’t have a homebirth.
Neither is a high BMI.
Or having had a previous caesarean.
Or a low platelet count.
Or this being your first baby.
Or [insert the next “reason” you’ve heard this week].
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These are not disqualifiers : they’re factors to consider,
not doors that close.
Your situation deserves a full conversation, not a one-size-fits-all rule.
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💬 If you’re being told homebirth is off the table, ask: “Is this
based on policy, or on me as an individual?”
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You deserve care that’s based on evidence, not fear.
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#youretheexpert #BirthRights #EvidenceBasedCare #BirthWithoutFear
#HighRiskNotNoChoice #YourBirthYourWay #DoulaSupport
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" We hired Julia as a birth doula, wondering if it made sense to spend money on what seemed like a luxury at the time. After having had the prenatal sessions with her, and having her during the birth, we were convinced that everyone would benefit immensely from having one. Julia was brilliant before, during, and after the birth of my baby. I don't know how things would have gone without her. She advocated for me at the hospital when me and my partner were unable to do so because of the nerves/tiredness of labour. She helped me to greatly reduce the pain during contractions, and increased my confidence when I needed it the most. She also talked to the midwives when for different reasons we couldn't, and helped my wife to make an almost magical environment in the hospital, so nice that I forgot at times that we were at a hospital room. I can't recommend her enough. She made a massive difference in my experience, and me and my partner will be forever grateful for her help. "
Karim
Looking for a doula in Edinburgh, the Lothians or Fife?
I'm a birth doula, providing antenetal sessions, birth doula and postnatal doula support in Edinburgh, West Lothian, Fife and beyond. I also provide virtual support.
I regularly work in a shared care capacity my my wonderful work wife Claire - double the doula, what could be better?! Head to my 'doula' page for more.
" I learnt so much from the weekly classes and workshops that really helped me prepare for labour and beyond. My labour didn't go at all how I expected, but I still remained calm throughout thanks to the information and techniques Julia had taught. "
Emma
" I attended the antenatal class with Julia while I was pregnant and now I am at the baby class with my baby girl! Julia is amazing- she is so calming and her classes are really personalised and informative. I found myself tuning into her voice in labour to help me breathe. "