Julie Mikus

Julie is a dedicated postpartum doula, certified through Birth and Baby University, who services the Chicagoland area.  Julie brings warmth, reassurance, and knowledgeable care to the families she supports. She provides high quality care, infant-focused care during both the daytime and overnight hours, helping parents feel rested and confident as they navigate life with a newborn. With a calm and steady approach, Julie guides families with establishing healthy routines, supports newborn care, and teaches parents how to better understand and respond to their baby’s cues. In addition to infant care, she is proactive in easing the household load by assisting with dishes, washing and sanitizing bottles and pump parts, organizing spaces, folding laundry, and preparing simple meals. Her thoughtful support allows parents to focus on bonding with their little one while feeling cared for and supported in their journey.

Families appreciate Julie’s kind, lovable nature and her sense of humor as she shines through in the way she cares for parents and little ones. She has a genuine love for children and babies, and her nurturing approach helps families feel seen, safe, and respected. Julie has an attention for detail and strives to reach each family’s personal preferences and wishes, honoring their values while providing gentle guidance and care. She is well known for being prompt and reliable, which gives families peace of mind knowing they can count on her. With her warm personality and respectful presence, Julie quickly becomes a trusted and cherished support during the early days of parenthood.

Before becoming a doula, Julie built a strong foundation in early childhood education, through her work as a nanny, preschool teacher, lead infant teacher and special education paraprofessional. In these roles she gained valuable hands-on experience in the classroom and the home working with children from infants all the way up through high school. Julie has her degree in early childhood education, child development, and behavioral science. Julie is a life-long learner and has her first-aid/cpr certification, and taken many classes through Birth and Baby University such as, newborn care and breastfeeding basics. This love of learning is what brought Julie into the doula field, as she was exploring certification opportunities and quickly realized that her expertise and skillset were a perfect fit to transition into being a postpartum doula. 

When Julie isn’t supporting families, she loves spending quality time with her three grown children. Whether it’s enjoying everyday moments at home, or creating new memories, she treasures the bond and connection they share. Family time is what grounds and inspires her, and it allows her to bring even more love, patience, and understanding into the care she provides for the families she  supports. 

I believe that a parent is a child’s first teacher! I fully believe that in supporting parents during the postpartum period I’ve learned that they intuitively know to care for their newborn. I love being part of the process in seeing parents gain confidence in their own abilities and really fly!