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.

Thank you, Dads!

Thank you, Dads!

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 3 minute read

Parents

Roles of your Medical Birth Team

Roles of your Medical Birth Team

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 5 minute read

Parents | Labor & Birth

5 Gifts to Give Yourself for Mother's Day

5 Gifts to Give Yourself for Mother's Day

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 5 minute read

Parents | Pregnancy

Going to a conference this year? Use these tips to make the most of it.

Going to a conference this year? Use these tips to make the most of it.

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 4 minute read

New Educators | Perinatal Professionals

Get off of your back to give birth!

Get off of your back to give birth!

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 3 minute read

Parents | Teaching Tips | Labor & Birth

Opinions vs Information: To Share or Not to Share and Five Principles to Help You Decide

Opinions vs Information: To Share or Not to Share and Five Principles to Help You Decide

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 8 minute read

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

Weddings and Births - Planning Matters

Weddings and Births - Planning Matters

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 4 minute read

Birth Planning | Parents | Labor & Birth

Five Ways to Conquer Fear of Birth

Five Ways to Conquer Fear of Birth

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 5 minute read

Parents | Labor & Birth

Six tips to help you find your doula

Six tips to help you find your doula

Julie Olson

Julie Olson 4 minute read

Parents | Labor & Birth