"Recently I was asked about my homebirth and more specifically about Jules Johnstun as a midwife. After going on for more than a half an hour I thought maybe I was sounding like Shakespeare's "How do I love thee, let me count the ways...." Jules was an absolutely wonderful midwife! I highly recommend her. Throughout the entire pregnancy, labor, delivery, postpartum and beyond, she has been kind, compassionate, gentle, professional, and all around great. The birth of my baby was everything I wanted it to be. I would have a hundred deliveries with my midwife, Jules Johnstun, if it didn't mean a hundred children .
Hiring Jules was the best decision I made about my birth."
~Angela

"I chose Jules to be my midwife for my third birth, but first homebirth, because of her passion and enthusiasm for birth, birthing women & their families. She knows her stuff cold, and at the same time is a warm and caring professional. I had been acquainted with Jules before my pregnancy because we are both birth junkies, and it was an added bonus for me that my midwife also be my friend. I received excellent care from Jules, and she didn't even take it personally when I yelled at her during the birth of my son, Leo! She has such respect, awe and reverence for the whole birthing process; such an asset at any birth. Thanks, Jules!"
Adrianna Costello, CBE, CLC

After moving to New Mexico, we considered having a midwife. With no insurance, we decided this could be affordable and with prior hospital experience with a midwife as one of our nurses, we began looking in the area. After searching the local midwive's websites we decided to call Jules Johnstun. Within the first few minutes of conversation with her kind and jovial personality I knew she was going to be who we worked with. After meeting with her in person it further confirmed our decision to have a homebirth. She answered all our questions time and again and educated us personally and with many resources about homebirth and active labor techniques.
We came across a kidney complication and were able to contact a local OB/GYN for help obtaining an ultrasound to view the kidney blockage. We came up with a game plan, if needed, to have medical help if it became vital for myself or the baby. Jules was thorough in her care, also providing natural health suggestions to help in healing and maintaining wellness. Her experience in training, as well as, the number of babies she has helped deliver gave us confidence in her to deliver our child. We were right! She was available during false labor and the BIG day. Labor came unexpectedly with broken water and no contractions following. For 24 hours we were in continued contact with her meeting with us at various times during the day to help labor progress, check the baby, and myself. When labor began officially, she came over and prepared her equipment and was a support to me. Her assistant Jessica was equally as helpful during the labor. The goals we had in a water birth while preventing tearing were achieved with great success. Our daughter was born in a calm environment in a very peaceful way- just the way we had hoped. We gained a friend and help during a special time in our lives.
~Erica

"I don't take for granted Atticus's great health. I know the care I received during my pregnancy played such a huge part it may affect him for the rest of his life. Now, I realize that pregnancy is a big event for each mother, but really an uncomplicated process. This is the care I was looking for, and something you demonstrated throughout my pregnancy.
When our original midwife was not able to care for us, we were devastated. We had searched for a midwife months before even trying to become pregnant, and a year later finally pregnant, we found ourselves without a midwife. We called every midwife we found in the phone book. I remember distinctly coming across your website late one night. After hours on the computer searching, you were the only midwife I was motivated to email. I spoke with you on the phone for a REALLY long time. You handled my many questions exceptionally well. When I hung up the phone with you I was really excited about you. Within minutes of meeting you, I felt at ease. I became convinced no one would do a better job. The difference between you and everyone else seemed to be sincerity and your desire for knowledge. I remain impressed by this aspect of you.
I will forever remain grateful for you loading us up with information. At every appointment we bombarded you with questions and even the same ones over and over. You were always so kind to answer them as if it were the first time we asked. You listened to us in spite of us being excited over talkative first time mothers. Thank you for being so kind.
I really appreciate you telling me that I needed to buck up and get moving around. I knew I needed this but I was scared about how I was going to handle the contractions off of the floor. I required someone telling me we just needed to do it and to give me options of how I could handle the contractions. It was during this time I learned to just give in to the labor and it made all of the difference.
Jules, I'll never be able to thank you enough for the support you gave to us during my pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. You were a source of abundant information which helped us in making informed decisions. We were constantly surprised by all of the extras you offered throughout the experience. We can't wait until we will be able to begin another journey with you."
~Amanda

"Thank You! for being our attendant and helping make our dream come true! You were very professional, positive, and refreshing to have in our home! What an amazing experience!!"
~Jolene

"Jules was attentive and thorough during all of my pre-natal visits. She spent at least an hour with me at each appointment and made sure my questions and concerns were all addressed. She was also very approachable and reachable if something came up in between visits. My home birth with Jules and Tiffany was unbelievable. The mood was calm and relaxed and I felt like I had complete control in my environment, unlike my first birth at a hospital. Jules and Tiffany coached and supported me through each contraction, applying back pressure and using co-moaning. I loved being in the water during my labor; it was very soothing to me. Jules reassured me and made me believe in my strength and my body's natural ability to birth my baby. I came to have an absolute trust in her knowledge and competence. Through all of her nurturing and kindness, Jules became more than a mid-wife to me...she became my sister in childbirth.
~Lisa

"I just wanted to thank you for all of your support and help during Emily's birth. Your support made all the difference in the world. My memory of labor is fuzzy, but I remember you being there and helping me through every contraction, and it was so wonderful to share that experience with you!"
~Erin

"How many doctors can you say you are truly sad to never see again? Well, for me that is how I feel about Jules. I have had her with both my successful pregnancies and my miscarriage. She has been such a blessing in my life, I am sure glad we found her.
I was 20 when I was pregnant with my first child and Jules really helped me through not only physically taking care of the child growing in me, but also my emotional growth. My first who was a girl was a surprise/honeymoon child! She was there to encourage me when I felt unsure about myself, and was there to have a shoulder to cry on.
It was a beautiful 24hour birth that I have such fond memories of. Jules brought lots of laughter and care to my home. My husband who was weary of homebirth now is a huge believer in it.
The second pregnancy was planned. When I was 9 weeks pregnant, I spotted. I called Jules' and told her I wanted an ultrasound, sadly enough it showed that the baby had stopped growing. Jules gave me the hard truth to expect a miscarriage within the next few days. She called through out it and made sure I was doing ok. Jules prepared me for the highs and lows I would feel from it.
She gave me an ok, after about 2 months to try again if I was ready. I waited another 8 months before I tried again. I found out with my third a day after my due date from the previous pregnancy. I was so excited, and nervous. Jules really encouraged me that it would be ok. This pregnancy went amazingly well! Jules helped me to get on a healthy diet, and take care of myself better than how I did with my daughter.
My daughter loved Jules so much. She was always excited when she would come. I wish every woman could have such a rewarding pregnancy with thier doctors as I did. For those of you who are looking into a midwife, I hope that you can have the opportunity to get to know Jules and have her as your midwife.
Thanks for Everything Jules!"
~Fallon