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Empowering Birth, Embracing Culture

Evidence-based midwifery care that empowers birthing individuals and families to experience safe, low-intervention births in a supportive, nurturing environment.

Feel empowered, informed, and truly cared for

Meet your Midwife

Julia Underwood LM, CPM

Julia Underwood Midwifery

I have been a dedicated birth worker since 2012. I reside in Southern California with my husband, two children, and our beloved furry companions. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Midwifery from the Midwives College of Utah and am licensed by the California Medical Board, as well as certified by the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM). To ensure I provide the highest quality of care, I engage in various continuing education courses throughout the year to stay current with the latest research and medical practices.

Many black birthing individuals and families face significant challenges, including higher rates of medical interventions and complications when going through the “traditional” birthing journey. Many are left feeling unseen by conventional systems that lack cultural competence and fail to offer the holistic, personalized support they need for a positive birthing experience. This disparity not only impacts physical health but also undermines emotional and psychological well-being during a critical life event.

Julia Underwood Midwifery

At Julia Underwood Midwifery, we provide a solution that addresses these challenges head-on. As a licensed midwife with extensive experience and a commitment to evidence-based, culturally competent care, we offer a safe and supportive environment for low-intervention births.

By choosing us, you will experience a transformative birth process and a heightened sense of autonomy and trust. We are dedicated to reducing birth disparities and ensuring that every client receives compassionate, holistic and personalized care throughout their pregnancy and postpartum journey.

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We aspire to create a future where every individual has access to fair, respectful, and informed care and where every family’s journey is honored and celebrated.

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