Seattle Gentle Beginnings - Doula Services — Local services in Seattle

Giulia has been an absolutely incredible support starting with preparation for our baby’s birth and continuing during his first few months of life. Her guidance has given us peace of mind and most definitely helped us to better care for our baby. We are so thankful for her gentleness and knowledge and would recommend working with her in a heartbeat!

We have greatly appreciated Giulia’s approach to providing postpartum support -she is a great listener and always tries to understand the situation before offering helpful information and possible solutions. She has made us feel very comfortable sharing whatever challenges we’ve encountered and has always offered kindness and reassurance when we have been stressed.

Importantly, Giulia draws on a wealth of knowledge and experience to help new parents meet their babies’ needs. Whether the issue was feeding, gassiness or creating a bedtime routine, she has patiently taught us valuable methods and tools to confidently care for our baby. We have also greatly appreciated that when something new or unusual has come up (our baby has a kidney condition), Giulia is not afraid to research the topic and come back to us with helpful information and suggestions.

Giulia’s responsiveness and reliability has meant a lot to us. It is so reassuring to know that during a rough patch with baby, we can send her a message and she will reply with encouragement and suggestions. During a phase where our baby had a very hard time going to sleep, her guidance over the phone and text for how best to soothe him worked wonders. In addition to us reaching out to her when needed, Giulia has been great about checking in with us regularly to make sure things are going well.

We cannot imagine how we would have gotten through our baby’s first months without Giulia’s support. If you are looking for a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and affirming doula, you...

Giulia played an integral role in my transition into motherhood, guiding me with her expertise and support. From the moment she stepped into our home, she assimilated into our family, radiating warmth and compassion. I found myself trusting her with my baby more than anyone else, such was the trust she fostered.

Giulia's knowledge and guidance were invaluable as she patiently taught me about newborn care, nursing, and maintaining my baby's health. Her gentle and reassuring demeanor eased my anxieties, filling me with the confidence I needed as a first time mom navigating this new phase of my life.

Beyond her role as a doula, Giulia became a trusted friend, offering unwavering support during those early days of motherhood. Whether it was soothing my baby's cries, providing invaluable advice on sleep routines, teaching me how to read baby cues, or making sure I was fed and hydrated - Giulia was always there.

I wholeheartedly credit Giulia as an indispensable part of my postpartum experience. I looked forward to her visits not just for her knowledge, but also for her friendship in what can often be a scary and...

As a first time mom, I was anxious and overwhelmed preparing for birth and caring for a newborn. While I used a lot of resources to keep informed (pregnancy classes, OB / midwives, internet, friends, etc), Giulia was the best source for quick, personalized, and reliable help. The midwives/medical team could sometimes take days to respond, pregnancy class was not a good venue for personal 1:1 talk, internet sent me into spirals. Giulia helped to sort through information catered to my personality and needs (and my spouse). We covered all pregnancy topics and put a detailed birth plan together. On the day of birth (3 am), Giulia promptly took my call and she was at the hospital before we were. There was a ton of hospital staff, none of which I had met before, so having Giulia there was especially comforting both during labor/surgery and after. Giulia kept me calm and collected, and gave me the reassurance and confidence I needed to get through this really monumental experience! Thank...