julia ‘juju’ james
she/her
juju, the creative and driving force behind Good JuJu Birth + Wellness Company, leads a comprehensive doula agency specializing in holistic birth, newborn care, and community childbirth readiness classes. based in savannah, georgia, her services extend to surrounding counties and virtual platforms.
she is a black fem, geechee, homeschooling single mother, and proud Savannah native, bringing a wealth of expertise as a certified Full Spectrum Doula and Perinatal Health Educator, providing inclusive, culturally centered care.
her birthwork journey began in her teenage years, assisting her family and community members with healthcare navigation as a patient advocate. inspired by her grandmother's stories of training as a labor nurse at savannah's historic charity hospital, julia found her calling in birthwork and patient advocacy, gaining her experience as a community-based doula for non-profit organizations and hospitals across chicago, il.
outside of her professional pursuits, julia spends time preparing meals with love, a western astrologer, and an intuitive. she finds joy in spending time with her son, Mason, and her dog, peach.
currently residing in the cuyler-brownville historic district, julia remains deeply committed to her work and community.
what is a full-spectrum doula?
a full-spectrum doula is a non-medical professional who provides support to people throughout their reproductive journey, from preconception to adoption. they offer emotional, physical, and informational support, and are available for a wide range of experiences, including fertility, birth, postpartum, loss, or abortion. they are trained to identify potential issues dismissed or overlooked in the medical system and work with your birth team.
services + specialties
VBAC | high-risk pregnancy nicu |induction | unmedicated birth bipoc | lgbtqia2+ friendly | cesarean birth | teens + young parents epidural | birth center | home birth virtual services | spinning babies ©
education + affiliations
birthing advocacy doula trainings | full spectrum doula
certified | 2021
birthing advocacy doula trainings | childbirth educator
certified | 2022
south carolina state university | orangeburg, sc
professional history | 2014
dona international | chicago, il
birth doula training - rachael wickersham
chicago volunteer doulas | chicago, il
winter 2021
sokana collective | chicago, il
winter 2022
healthconnect one | chicago, il
lactation & breastfeeding peer counselor training
postpartum support international | the policy center for maternal mental health
certificate training course for mental health and clinical professionals
sister song | women of color reproductive justice collective
birth justice care fund partner | 2024
step up savannah | neighborhood leadership academy
class 10 graduate
