Hello, I am Julie

 

Founder of Strength Within By Julie

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I am a mother of 2 boys, both born in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. I was born and raised in Belgium and I have been living and working in the UAE since 2009.

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Apart from holding a degree in Social Work, I am as well a Hypnobirthing Instructor, Lactation Counsellor and Doula.

I was trained by Tamara Cianfini, founder of the Wise Hippo Birthing Programme. I completed the breastfeeding counsellor programme with BFF Sharjah UAE and became a Doula through Dona International.

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My own birth experiences are what pushed me into the direction of everything birth and mother/baby support related. I gave birth three times, of which my last birth to be a Hypnobirth. I experienced birthing very differently each time and want to help families in being prepared to birth the way they want.

The courses and services that I offer are created to give couples the support needed to achieve success in parenthood.

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The loss of my firstborn daughter, has guided and inspired me into supporting families that are navigating similar paths.

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My goal is to empower women and their partners during a wonderful yet challenging chapter in their lives. I firmly believe that each woman and their partner can find the strength within to create their own beautiful story.