Julianne Treadwell, POSTPARTUM DOULA

Hi, I'm Julianne!

I hold a degree in Health Sciences and Spanish from Kalamazoo College, and I have long been passionate about public health. Postpartum care, to me, is a vital yet often overlooked part of family health. I believe birth is profoundly transformational for the birthing person and they deserve to be celebrated!

I'm a CAPPA-trained postpartum doula, here to support new mothers and families as they transition into life with a newborn. My journey into this work began with my own experience as a mom - I had my two children while living far away from family. I had little practical experience with newborns when my daughter was placed in my arms, and like many parents, I felt overwhelmed by conflicting advice online. Over the past decade I have committed myself to studying how cultures worldwide care for families and newborns, along with the latest science, to bring you evidence-based, practical support.

I know that pregnancy and birth can leave a person feeling vulnerable and deeply depleted. My goal is to snug you into your home, to help you feel truly cared for in those early days. I love to offer new moms the opportunity to 'go back to bed' and am happy to arrive at your home at 5 or 6am to provide early morning care for your infant, tidy up any feeding or diapering supplies from the night, help older siblings get ready for school and allow you to get the rest your body needs. As your postpartum doula, I want to make you feel celebrated, honored, and empowered. You will have a listening ear for all your birth story feelings and practical guidance to help you feel supported as you navigate newborn care.

Here’s how I can help you:

Infant care support: I’ll provide hands-on guidance in bathing, diapering, feeding, and establishing healthy sleep patterns. I’ll also gladly teach any family members who want to learn - whether it’s the birthing parent, their partner, or grandparents.

Warm, non-judgmental guidance: I’m here for all kinds of families - whether you choose breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, or have specific cultural or personal practices—and I’m committed to respecting each family’s unique path.

Engagement for older siblings: I can share activities to keep older siblings happy and entertained, giving you time to rest or a chance to enjoy one-on-one time with them while I care for your baby.

Interested in giving Elimination Communication a try? I practiced this approach to 'early pottying' for both of my children from birth with great success! My daughter was done with diapers (yes, we still used disposable diapers until they had the idea) by 18 months and my son was done before his 3rd birthday. I'd be happy to show you how we did it.

I’m also here for your furry family members! I love pets and am happy to help them safely adjust to your new baby.