Julie Olson

Julie Olson

Founder

  • Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE)
  • Fellow of the Academy of Certified Childbirth Educators (FACCE)
  • Author

Julie Olson is the driving force behind Plumtree Baby, a resource for childbirth education. A Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator and Fellow of the Academy of Certified Childbirth Educators, she brings a Master’s-level science background and over 25 years of experience in education, research and writing to her work. Passionate about empowering families, Julie strives to support healthy pregnancies and gentle, fulfilling birth experiences.

In 2011, she founded Plumtree Baby with talented team, recognizing the need for innovative, comprehensive and adaptable teaching tools for birth and medical professionals. More than a decade later, she continues to expand Plumtree Baby’s reach with purpose.

Teaching the Bishop Score

Teaching the Bishop Score

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 7 minute read

Perinatal Professionals | Teaching Tips | Labor & Birth

Creating a Birth Planning Workshop

Creating a Birth Planning Workshop

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 7 minute read

Birth Planning | New Educators | Perinatal Professionals | Teaching Materials | Teaching Tips | Workshop Ideas

Amazon Finds Part 5: Setting the Scene

Amazon Finds Part 5: Setting the Scene

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 3 minute read

New Educators | Perinatal Professionals | Teaching Materials | Amazon Finds

Getting Started as a Childbirth Educator

Getting Started as a Childbirth Educator

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 9 minute read

New Educators | Perinatal Professionals | Teaching Materials

Are cartoons a good teaching tool?

Are cartoons a good teaching tool?

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 3 minute read

New Educators | Perinatal Professionals | Teaching Tips | Labor & Birth

Spanish Resources for Childbirth Education: Opening Doors for Every Family

Spanish Resources for Childbirth Education: Opening Doors for Every Family

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 3 minute read

Class Marketing | New Educators | Parents | Perinatal Professionals | Teaching Materials

Birth Planning: Crafting a Positive Experience in 4 Steps

Birth Planning: Crafting a Positive Experience in 4 Steps

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 7 minute read

Parents | Pregnancy | Teaching Materials | Labor & Birth

Amazon Finds Part 4: Must-Haves for Postpartum Recovery

Amazon Finds Part 4: Must-Haves for Postpartum Recovery

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 4 minute read

Perinatal Professionals | Postpartum | Teaching Materials | Amazon Finds

Building Connections That Last Long After Classes End

Building Connections That Last Long After Classes End

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 5 minute read

New Educators | Perinatal Professionals | Teaching Tips

Rating Labor: Pain vs Coping Scales

Rating Labor: Pain vs Coping Scales

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 6 minute read

Comfort Measures | Perinatal Professionals | Labor & Birth | Evidence-Based Care

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