Julie Olson

Julie Olson

Founder

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.

Newborn Poop: What Parents Need to Know

Newborn Poop: What Parents Need to Know

Julie Olson

Julie Olson October 30th, 2025 8 minute read

breastfeeding | newborn care | parents | teaching tips

Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing: What Parents Need to Know

Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing: What Parents Need to Know

Julie Olson

Julie Olson October 7th, 2025 6 minute read

parents | pregnancy | teaching tips

Vaginal Seeding, the Microbiome and Newborn Colonization

Vaginal Seeding, the Microbiome and Newborn Colonization

Julie Olson

Julie Olson September 4th, 2025 5 minute read

cesarean/VBAC | newborn care | parents | teaching tips

Newborns and Tongue Tie: A Closer Look

Newborns and Tongue Tie: A Closer Look

Julie Olson

Julie Olson August 12th, 2025 8 minute read

breastfeeding | parents | teaching tips

Twins, Triplets, and More: Adapting Your Childbirth Class for Multiples

Twins, Triplets, and More: Adapting Your Childbirth Class for Multiples

Julie Olson

Julie Olson July 18th, 2025 5 minute read

pregnancy | teaching tips | labor & birth

Lamaze and Plumtree Baby: A New Partnership for Childbirth Education

Lamaze and Plumtree Baby: A New Partnership for Childbirth Education

Julie Olson

Julie Olson June 17th, 2025 4 minute read

birth professionals | Lamaze | new educator | teaching tips

Postpartum Anxiety: How to Educate and Support New Families

Postpartum Anxiety: How to Educate and Support New Families

Julie Olson

Julie Olson April 9th, 2025 6 minute read

birth professionals | postpartum | teaching tips

Mastering PowerPoint: How to Deliver Standout Presentations

Mastering PowerPoint: How to Deliver Standout Presentations

Julie Olson

Julie Olson April 1st, 2025 5 minute read

birth professionals | new educator | teaching materials | teaching tips

Teaching the Bishop Score

Teaching the Bishop Score

Julie Olson

Julie Olson January 6th, 2025 7 minute read

birth professionals | teaching tips | labor & birth

Fetal Monitoring: Teaching the Options

Fetal Monitoring: Teaching the Options

Julie Olson

Julie Olson December 3rd, 2024 6 minute read

birth professionals | teaching tips | labor & birth