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.

A Seasoned Educator Shares Her #1 Tip

A Seasoned Educator Shares Her #1 Tip

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 4 minute read

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

How to make a good first impression with your class

How to make a good first impression with your class

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 5 minute read

New Educators | Perinatal Professionals | Teaching Tips

Writing Your Own Curriculum: Four Things to Consider

Writing Your Own Curriculum: Four Things to Consider

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 4 minute read

New Educators | Perinatal Professionals | Teaching Materials | Teaching Tips

When Life Interferes with Teaching

When Life Interferes with Teaching

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 5 minute read

New Educators | Perinatal Professionals | Teaching Tips

Teaching Tips: Storing and Displaying Posters

Teaching Tips: Storing and Displaying Posters

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 4 minute read

Perinatal Professionals | Teaching Tips

Boosting Enrollment With A Thoughtful Website

Boosting Enrollment With A Thoughtful Website

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 5 minute read

Class Marketing | New Educators | Perinatal Professionals

Health Literacy Matters

Health Literacy Matters

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 4 minute read

Perinatal Professionals | Teaching Materials | Teaching Tips

Creating a Labor Comfort Workshop

Creating a Labor Comfort Workshop

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 5 minute read

Comfort Measures | New Educators | Perinatal Professionals | Teaching Tips | Workshop Ideas

Why some parents say “I didn’t learn anything in my birth class”

Why some parents say “I didn’t learn anything in my birth class”

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 3 minute read

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