Julie is a community midwife and surpassed my expectations from the start. I had concerns due to previous difficulties during and after pregnancy. Julie gave me a huge hug when I became upset talking about it and said she'd be with me every step of the way; I felt so comforted and supported and she really was there at every step. When I was having a terrible time she held my hand and gave both my husband and I some much-needed support and wise words! Even at that point it was clear Julie had gone above and beyond what I expected a community midwife to do.
It was then post birth that I next saw Julie when I went for my routine appointment and burst into tears. I was overwhelmed and lacking in hope; Julie listened and honestly didn't let me leave until we had a plan in place and I knew who to phone if needed.Julie visited me at home and I had deteriorated; I sat and cried and cried and felt I could not go on. Julie got me some breakfast and a cup of tea and waited until my mum and husband arrived so I wasn't alone. She truly saved my life and I often think of her and what she did for me and my family, who all think she's great! Being a midwife doesn't seem like just a job for Julie. She throws her heart and soul into it and she really does make a huge difference to her patients' lives.