We paid for the doula services up front in full, but did not receive several of the services outlined in our contract. Julie or a back up doula did not come to the hospital at all during my labor or delivery. * I was in labor for 37 hours. * We informed Julie when my water broke and continued to provide multiple updates via text and phone call on my labor progress including notification when I was in active labor. * We did not receive the postpartum support outlined in the contract, including meals and initial breastfeeding support. The whole situation has caused me a lot of stress and I believe it has made my post-partum harder. After we requested a refund directly, her attorney contacted us with a letter containing private medical details, threatened a defamation claim, and requested that we sign agreements as part of a partial refund offer. We did not reach an agreement and are pursuing the refund through small claims court. This review is limited to our experience and the services we received under our contract. read more

I was unsure if a doula would be worth the investment at first but Jules's doula services turned out to be 110% worth it! From the education prenatal to her support during delivery, to the personalized care postpartum... she truly is a blessing and provided a great service! I also loved how well connected she is in the community and shared wonderful referrals for other relevant services. As first time parents, it also made for a phenomenal experience for my husband. If you're on the fence, I would highly recommend her!!! read more

Jules is THE BEST. She will assist you in your birth so flawlessly. I will always have her by my side when I have my babys. She made my hospital birth so comfortable for everyone, myself, my family and staff.. she is loved by all. read more

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I will be recommending Jules to everyone. Jules made our laboring experience so much better with her incredible breathing techniques and ability to adapt to any situation! She is also a master Hypnobirthing coach, and her expertise in Hypnobirthing techniques has given my family a whole new outlook on birth. We're so grateful for her support! Her CBE classes are the best! read more

I cannot say enough amazing things about our experience with Jules! I was really nervous about having a hospital birth and wanted to make sure it aligned with what I wanted out of a birth. As soon as I hired Jules all my anxiety went away and the rest of my pregnancy went so smoothly. Me and my partner both took her Hypnobirthing classes, which were so informative and taught me so many amazing techniques to cope with stress and preparing my mind and body for birth. I feel like we have Jules to thank for how incredibly relaxed and intimate our birth was and for how well we've adjusted to parenthood Not only did she provide support throughout pregnancy, but showed up to our birth with the cutest twinkle lights and aroma therapy to set the mood. I also used her placenta encapsulating service and am so grateful for how smoothly my healing journey has gone. She's such an amazing soul, I wish every mom got to experience her special gift! read more

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Two words: HIRE HER!! As a first time mom I was overwhelmed with everything that goes into preparing for birth. I had an amazing birth experience and I credit so much of this to Jules. It would not have been so easy without her!! From preparation with her classes to guiding us through the process once it was time to head to the hospital and her being there to support both my husband and me during the delivery it was well worth it. I could not have done it without her. She is one of a kind, and genuinely cares about her clients and it was just so reassuring to have her as part of our support team. Feels like family - We will 1000% have her there if we have another baby :) read more

This review is for the dads out there. You might think you're hiring a doula just for mom and baby, but let me tell you -- Jules will be there just as much for you as she is for them. Being able to text and call Jules during labor was a game changer. It allowed me to be calm, educated, and confident when interacting with nurses and hospital staff, and that helped my wife focus on labor without worrying about all the logistics and decisions. Our baby ended up being born via emergency c-section due to complications out of our control, so Jules didn't even get to "do her thing" during actual labor, but we would hire her again 1,000 times over. Having her there through the scary chaos of switching from traditional delivery to c-section within minutes was well worth it and I really can't imagine going through the experience without her. Especially for first time dads, I hate to break it to you but you have no idea what you're getting yourself into. Do yourself a favor and hire a professional to help you through every step of the way! read more

A great hospital doula. she kept us informed and gave us the emotional support needed when you're in labor.

I was debating about hiring a doula for our birth for months and once I finally made a decision and found Jules, I knew I made the right decision. She made us feel comfortable and was there for support prior to my labor. I loved that her services comes with 5 weeks of hypnobirthing classes which I learned about and needed more application/practice with. She is also very flexible for a busy woman that she is. My goal during labor was to go natural no meds and Jules helped me tremendously with that! I literally breathed my way through labor. Jules stayed with us until we felt comfortable after birth. She continued to follow up with us after delivering and being home. At home she delivered dinner meals, broth, bread, and lactation cookies which was good and i appreciated so much! I also had placenta encapsulation done through Jules. Overall, Jules was a amazing and she made my laboring journey so much more empowering and smooth! read more

Where to begin with Jules? We booked her doula services AND took her hypnobirthing course, and it's one of the best decisions I ever made. Doula services: Beyond regularly-scheduled meetings and consultations, Jules was accessible by phone and text throughout my pregnancy for questions and advice. She was so knowledgeable, kind, and easy to talk to. I never felt like I was a bother when reaching out to her. Hypnobirthing: This course is a game-changer. As a first-time mom, all I knew about birth was what I had seen on movies and TV. I never knew there could be another way. In this five-week course, I learned all about the physiology of birth and exactly what our bodies and babies do during labor. It made me feel so empowered in my own skin. Jules also teaches the art of deep relaxation and meditation to create a calm and peaceful space for your birth. How it all came together: I labored at home for a few days in constant contact with Jules before go-time, and she met my husband and me at the hospital at around 3 a.m. wide awake and ready to rock. She supported me through position changes, questions to ask my labor nurses, keeping me hydrated... everything! My birth didn't go exactly as planned, but she helped me make informed decisions that still resulted in the most perfect birth for us, an experience I'll remember for a lifetime. I used my hypnobirthing strategies to stay relaxed yet focused. My OB and multiple nurses commented what a calm energy there was in my room, and I know it's because of the tools Jules gave me. Between Jules' in-person support during my labor and the capabilities she instilled in me via hypnobirthing lessons, I had the most beautiful birth, one I will look back on fondly forever. My husband absolutely loved having Jules on our team as well, as her presence and knowledge allowed him to relax and feel much more confident during the experience. Hiring Jules is the best decision you will make for your pregnancy, labor, and birth. I am absolutely thrilled with every aspect of having her on board. Thank you for everything, Jules! read more

Jules is an amazing doula and a wonderful human being. She is an amazing, kind soul - I highly recommend working with her. She helped me out so much during my pregnancy and was wonderful during the birth. She's very experienced and knows what she's doing. First, we moved across the country to AZ when I was about 7 months pregnant. Jules was tremendously helpful in connecting me with local resources (like doctors, holistic chiropractors, acupuncturists etc) when I was new to the area. This was truly a blessing and helped me have a positive last few months of pregnancy. Jules was also excellent in supporting me during my pregnancy and especially at the birth. She worked with the nurses and hospital staff to help me during the entire process. She gave really useful suggestions that no one else thought of, and I really appreciated her support and energy. Jules even helped us afterwards and introduced us to great post-partum resources. You'll be in good hands with her, she's a fantastic doula and friend. read more

Jules has become a part of my family. I am a first time mom and Jules definitely made pregnancy ten times better for me and my baby boy. The tools she gave me to prepare for birth were amazing and definitely helpful. Jules answered every text and call - no matter the time. She answered every question and made me feel confident that when it came to have my baby boy I was ready. My son was a week and two days past his due date when I went to the hospital. Jules walked me through the hole 24 hours of being in labor. She held my hand. She reiterated that I was doing great and made sure I knew everything would be okay when complications arose. My birth plan changed the day my son was born, but Jules made sure I was prepared for this beforehand. She truly loves what she does. Her compassion and love radiate! Her love for her clients and babies is unmeasurable. read more

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JULES is nothing short of amazing. So knowledgeable and warm. We took a hypnobirthing class with her and It was extremely beneficial. Anyone would be lucky to take a class with her or have her as their doula! Thank you for everything Jules! read more

Not sure why someone wouldn't recommend my review so I am reposting my positive experience, thank you! Jules is an amazing woman with positive energy, loving heart and true gift for inspiring women to take charge of their births and feel confident in the process. Because of her help my husband and I had one of the most life changing experiences in our life, birthing our son together at home! After reading my hypnobirthing book I decided to sign up for a class just to reinforce everything I had learned for my upcoming birth. My husband and I attended Jules class and learned invaluable information that gave us the confidence to change our plans of a birth center delivery to a home birth, which was one of the best decisions I have made in my life. Jules isn't just an inspiring hypnobirthing teacher, about a week before I went into labor she came to my home and gave me one of the best prenatal massages I had ever had, and once again, I loved just chatting with her which eased my fears and tensions about my upcoming home birth. Because of Jules ability to comfort me as a woman, instill confidence in me, and inspire me I was able to give birth to a beautiful baby boy at home, using techniques she helped solidify in me. I am extremely grateful for her! Lastly, I also had her encapsulate my placenta for me and I'm feeling amazing! read more

We took Jules's Hypnobirthing class. Both my husband and I found it so helpful both for education and keeping us calm and focused during our daughter's birth. Jules provides a great environment to ask questions. So thankful for her class! read more

I cannot imagine how my my sons birth would have gone without Jules. Her calm presence changed the atmosphere in the hospital room when she arrived. She reminded me how capable I was of having an unmedicated birth like I wanted. Her hypnobirthing course fully prepared me and I was able to successfully birth my baby unmedicated and the experience was better than I could have ever dreamed. Jules worked with my midwife and husband so well. She encouraged my husband to be hands on and supported him throughout the whole process. She helped me with positions to bring my son lower and always made me feel empowered and loved and supported through the entire birth! Not only was she an incredible doula but her hypnobirthing course fully prepared my husband and I for labor and delivery and life beyond with our son. She has so many useful connections for after birth as well and he support has meant so much to us. She supported and celebrates all kinds of births but I love how well she taught hypnobirthing and it really made me believe I could do it! And I did and it was just the best! I love Jules so much!! read more

I interviewed TONS of doulas starting when I was 8 weeks pregnant and my fiancé and I immediately felt comfortable with Jules. Her overall calming demeanor, knowledge of the valleys hospital systems, and vast network of resources really bring a huge amount of value to the doula experience. Her weekly zoom calls help mamas all over the country feel connected even in the most isolating of times. She also offers hypno-birthing classes that my partner and I are excited to partake in. read more

The best doula in AZ! Can I just post that I am so happy we found Jules and selected her to be our doula. We researched extensively and from the moment my family met you we were so impressed with your eagerness to help make our birth as beautiful as possible. Jules went above and beyond before during and after my birth. I truly can't thank you enough! We also took the hypnobirthing class which was invaluable. Even a year after my birth Jules is always willing to help and available to answer any questions (i.e. help get me information on breastfeeding assistance, massage, lend an ear, etc.). Jules is a beautiful soul I am forever thankful read more

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Jules was my doula for my 1st birth. And I am so glad we chose Jules to be apart of the birth experience for our 2nd child. She was such a calming presence during our child's birth. She was able to coach me through contractions in a way that was supportive but not distracting. Jules was also a huge asset to my husband and equally supportive and encouraging to him. She was so informative and never pushy and really listened to how we wanted to stick to our birth plan. I would also commend her on her ability to work with hospital personnel. My husband and I would highly recommend her! We are especially grateful for the fact that Jules worked with us on a payment plan. She does this work because she loves it and the people she gets to meet and partner with. We can't sing her praises enough. Sharita + Anthony read more

Dear Jules, Words cannot fully express my deep gratitude for you, and everything that you have done for our growing family. You have been there with me through thick and thin; when you said you're available 24/7 for your mommas and daddies, you mean it! We are so blessed to have you through this amazing, beautiful, life-changing process of having baby. For those of you considering a doula, Jules is the one. I wanted a doula for emotional support through birth, as I was going to attempt fully natural (which I successfully did, and I could not have done it without the support and tools that Jules provided). From the very beginning, Jules provided my husband and I education, reassurance, clear direction, and emotional support during all phases: pregnancy, birth, and postpartum! Her commitment to her families goes WAY beyond a contract; her love and care for our little family is more than I could have ever asked for. She's become a family friend! What meant the most to me is Jules followed through with all her commitments; she provided education on my body and the process of birth that made birth less scary/more exciting, she made the hospital room beautiful with fairy lights, and she was there for my husband as well. I've never felt more supported and loved in a phase in life, when every new mommy needs it the most. A vivid memory I have during birth is Jules vigorously rubbing my back, and keeping direct eye contact while telling me I could do this...and reminding me of the beautiful moment to come of holding my son. Also, she took fantastic birth pictures that are absolutely PRICELESS. I am so overcome with gratitude. The entire journey of welcoming our beautiful baby boy into the world was everything I dreamed of and more, thanks to Jules. Jules made it real have a birth that was relaxed, faith-driven, focused, confidence-booting, safe, and INCREDIBLY SPECIAL. Sincerely, The Happiest Momma, AKA Amanda read more

We took Jules' hypnobirthing class in preparation for our first baby and I cannot express how helpful it was!! Jules is an excellent teacher of hypnobirthing, but she also gave so much additional knowledge and resources to her class. Not only did we learn the fundamentals of hypnobirthing, but she also prepped us on how/when to arrive at the hospital and what to expect upon arrival etc. In addition, she provided recommendations for resources we could use during pregnancy such as acupuncture and massage therapy. I was able to accomplish the unmedicated birth I hoped for because I was so prepared from Jules' class! She teaches the fundamentals and stresses the importance of practicing these relaxations and breathing techniques daily outside of class. Learning from her and practicing on our own made the difference in achieving the birth we hoped for. We had an amazing experience with her and highly recommend this class to anyone looking for tools to accomplish a calm birth whether unmedicated or not! read more

Please consider another doula. A year ago, I sat in your spot....browsing the internet trying to find a doula to help have a beautiful birth experience. I came by Jules and all I saw were good things, likely because she works hard to delete all unfavorable reviews including mine. I wish I knew these things before hiring her. If you meet Jules in person, I'm sure you'll like her. She's likable, no doubt. But in my experience not trustworthy, especially with such an important role. Last year, I contracted with Julie Sullivan-Fields for her doula services. I wanted a difference birth experience the second time around. I had some questions about what to expect from a doula. One of my concerns was what would be done in the event that myself and another mother/client went into labor at the same time. Months before delivery, I asked Julie about this scenario. I was assured I need not worry---that she would immediately call a backup doula and cover all cost associated. I had a planned induction at 41 weeks. I went to the hospital that morning as planned. Julie knew two days in advance I would be in labor that day and needed her doula support. As luck has it, another mom went into labor shortly after I was admitted to the hospital. Instead of letting me labor in peace, she concerned me with the struggles of the other mothers troubling labor and delivery throughout the day, leading me to believe she would be with me soon. Yet, I didn't even see her face (she was in the same hospital all day) until it was time to for me to deliver. I went my entire labor (8+ hours) without the doula support I paid for. I also felt I was put in a very uncomfortable position. I was doing my best not to panic and worry about her absence during labor, which was not something I imagined I was going to have to give a second thought. When things got really bad for me pain-wise, and I was absolutely unable to manage on my own, my husband requested her support and the only support she offered was via text, suggesting he help me on my side. "Mom's like that," she said. When I brought her absence to her attention, she responded in confusion. She said I was "laboring fine" and that is why she wasn't there. I am still in shock at the lack of concern and professionalism. I wish I could do it again. But I can't. I only hope this review helps other mothers make an informed decision. I wouldn't recommend Jules to support you on one of the most precious days of your life. Things happen, I get it. But not only did she no-show me on the birthday of my son, she has yet to even acknowledge that her absence wasn't okay, or the emotional aftermath that left me with. If you are okay with paying a large sum of money for her to possibly show up to your birth, completely shut you down if she doesn't and then send others to personally attack you on online forums after sharing your experience, then maybe Jules is the one for you. From the bottom of my heart, this momma is over here just trying to find peace in this crazy world and wishing nothing but great things for everyone, including Jules herself. I just wouldn't feel right about myself if I didn't say anything and someone else had to go through this. It's been a struggle, to say the least. read more

Jules is a must have for your birth! She was there for me along every step of my pregnancy and eased my anxiety over my delivery. Hypnobirthing truly made my natural delivery everything I hoped it would be and I could not have done it without Jules' nurturing support. Jules came to my home to privately teach me hynobirthing and it made all the difference in my delivery. I felt like I was prepared for my delivery and was no longer fearful. Jules also includes a prenatal massage in her doula package and it was one of the best massages that I have ever had! read more

Jules was our hypnobirthing teacher & we can't say enough good things about her! Over the 5 week course, both my husband & myself learned so much not only about how to have an incredible birth experience but also just how to prepare our minds & bodies for labor. We are so grateful for how well she shared the hypnobirthing tools with us & highly recommend her! Our birth experience was even better than we could've imagined & she was a huge part of that! read more

Dear Jules- I cannot express the gratitude I feel for all that you have done for my family, especially my wife. THANK YOU THANK YOU. For those reading this considering a doula or those skeptical of the idea, I can relate. When my wife brought this idea to me early in our pregnancy, I was skeptical. Then when she said the doulas services are using a method called "hypnobirthing," boy did I not want to touch this with a ten foot pole. But upon meeting Jules and upon her explanation of why this method is important to the process, my guard began to come down. It's all about mind over body; about focus over fear. Combine this with how incredibly kind, sincere and giving of her time she was, I could not help but completely jump in with both feet. Through our journey with Jules, I learned that some things she recommended worked and fit with our goals, and others didn't. And that was completely okay. I conquered my own fears along the way and helped my wife conquer the unknown using the techniques taught by Jules. Jules was right there to help my wife as she walked through her own roadblocks about what to expect of the birth or even merely answer the smallest questions for her. As a husband, I am so appreciative of the care, encouragement and gentleness she showed my wife. As I sit here typing this review of not only how much I recommend her services, I am more so overcome with gratitude. This entire journey of welcoming our beautiful baby boy into the world could not have been one that was more relaxed, focused, faith-driven or even possible without her assistance. To summarize this rambling review, you would be an absolute fool to NOT go with Jules. And if fear or skepticism is holding you back from making this decision, I encourage you to jump in with both feet. You won't be disappointed. In fact, your expectations will be far from exceeded. Sincerely, A satisfied husband and new father, AKA Tyler. read more

Oh where to begin? We chose to go with a Doula because my husband had a very traumatic experience dealing with a hospital and I didn't want the hospital setting during the birth to be so hard on him. I wanted him to feel that if he needed to step away that he felt I was taken care of and could feel free to do so. Also, how bad ass would it be to say I did it without epidural?! ;) We started with Julie when I was 35 weeks pregnant and although I wish I had called her sooner, I really think I was just ella prepared. From day one Julie made us feel like we were family. She was full of real genuine love and peace and you could just tell how much she cared for the work she does. She provided us with a book about Hypnobirthing that we would go over together and other reading material for us to practice and fill in like affirmations and scripts to read to baby as parents. It was truly beautiful. She also provided us with links to meditations for relaxation that she recorded herself which I very much enjoyed due to her very soothing voice! We even did some relaxation sessions in person and over the phone to help me with any anxiety I had and I just felt so much better afterward. When the time came (6 days short of 40 weeks), I started getting surges/waves (contractions) and I never felt worried or scared. I maintained my breathing and my positive thinking. When Julie got to the hospital she set up our room with salt lamps, aroma therapy, and even some pretty Christmas lights to set a nice and tranquil environment... I LOVED IT!! All throughout the night and morning she would put me in positions to help my body "open up". At one point she put me in a position where my water finally broke and REALLY got things going! Along with my husband, she would remind me to breath when times did get rougher (because natural childbirth is no walk in the park!) A few days after delivery I received an email from her with my entire birth story! She did mention she would do this for us but the day of, I never even noticed she was documenting EVERYTHING! She even sent me pictures she had taken (with my ahead of time permission, of course!) All in all, I was extremely happy with everything about Julie and would recommend her again and again! AND AGAIN TO ANYONE WANTING AN AMAZIMNG BIRTH STORY! read more

When we found out we were pregnant, my first thought was to find a doula. Jules was recommended to us by my very particular OB, which was a ringing endorsement from the start. After meeting Jules, we were so much more confident about our journey to become first time parents. She is an absolute wealth of information and knowledge about the birthing process, as she has been instrumental in delivering so many babies under so many different circumstances and to so many different types of parents. We really wanted someone with us to help us understand our options and help us make the best choices in the delivery room, and we ended up getting so much more. She was an invaluable source of comfort during the uncertainty of pregnancy, a listening ear, and always flexible and available to us. We are so grateful to have worked with Jules, and so glad to have had her as part of our family during the birth of our son. She is truly a special person, one of a kind. read more

Jules is a MUST! We took her hypnobirthing classes and the placenta encapsulation. Incredibly knowledgeable, talented, and nurturing Doula!

We had a WONDERFUL birthing experience with Jules as our Doula. We are first time parents and had a home birth. Jules was there for the entire 46 hours of labor! She was super patient and encouraging. She helped my husband and I feel confident and comfortable throughout our entire birthing process. She made snacks and helped Push me to power walk and do my squats to keep the birthing process going! I can't recommend Jules enough if you are looking for a calm and soothing birthing experience! Her Doula package comes with a prenatal and a postnatal massage! You will not regret your decision to hire Jules as your birthing coach! 10/10 best Doula in Phoenix (: read more

Jules helped my amazing wife deliver our son. Jules was an excellent resource and friend. This was our first child and we had no idea what to do or how to navigate this step in our life. My wife found her and we met her and immediately knew she was going to be an asset during this process. We took her hypno-birthing class and had constant communication with her. She came over to the house and gave my wife massages and would talk with us about my wife's birthing plan. My wife would text her and ask her questions and she always got a reply and friendly, helpful advice. My wife had a birth plan. She was going to deliver at home with Jules and our midwife. When the time came Jules came over and the midwife came over. Jules was right there and we were working through the home birth, but we had to change plans. My wife had to go into the hospital because she wasn't progressing. Jules was right there to help us. We hadn't planned for hospital birth, but she helped us pack, get to the car, and check in at the hospital. My wife had a very long delivery. Jules was willing to help with anything as it was needed, she even left the hospital to buy popsicles, came back, and was with us all 40 hours. She was a comfort and advocate for my wife in a way I couldn't be. As if all of that was not enough, Jules went above and beyond, she went back to our house at night to stay with our dog. She realized, before we did, that we had not planned to leave him and he needed care also. It's an amazing thing when someone cares so much about other people that they decide to help with things that may not be part of the job description but are important as well. Jules came back the next day and our son was born. We have kept in contact with her through today. We love Jules and can't say enough about her and the work she does. I just recommended her to a friend who is pregnant, and I hope you read this and decide she is the right person to help your family. read more

Jules was AWESOME! My wife and I took her hypno-birthing class which was absolutely invaluable for us, since we decided to have our baby at home, WITHOUT pain meds. Jules also helped my wife with prenatal massages and of course she was a godsend for the birth of our baby boy. After his birth, Jules support continued. I would normally not publicly post about an experience so intimate to our family, but felt compelled to defend Jules and our experience with her after reading the nasty review by "Christina K," which was completely unfair. Even if her story were true, the post came off as whiny & frankly pathetic. Natural child birth is a beautiful thing, & it's IMPOSSIBLE to control all variables, including the availability of others. We appreciate Jules most because she EMPOWERED US, specifically ME (my Wife's Birthing Partner) with the knowledge & the confidence to do it without her in the event she wasn't present, & that's what it's all about. read more