Obstetrics Services 

A midwife is a specialized medical professional dedicated to perinatal and postnatal care. A midwife assists parents through all stages of parenthood, from conception through to the first year of a baby’s life. At Kalila Community, our midwives offer a variety of services, from birth courses, home visits, one-to-one consultations, home birth attendance, accompanying parents on hospital births, breastfeeding support and postnatal rehabilitation. 

All of our midwifery services are offered either in-studio or at home, depending on a mother’s preference. Our midwives are all bilingual (sometimes trilingual!) and are highly regarded experts in their field. 

If you would to be put in touch with one of our midwives, please email us at info@kalilacommunity.com. For more information about our midwives, read their biographies below!

Meet Giulia Gavelli

Hello! My name is Giulia, and I’ve been a midwife since 2009. After graduating in midwifery, obtained in Bologna, with top marks, I worked in the territory of Bologna assisting home births, mothers and babies at home.

After two volunteer trips to India and North Africa, I started working in London, from 2011 to 2017. Here I worked in two large hospitals and I had the chance to gain a lot of experience in many areas of my profession: from the delivery room, to the birth centre, in nursery wards, in outpatient clinics and also at home.

Also in London, I expanded my training with a Masters in Child Mental Health from Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust.

Thanks to this course and the people I have met during these experiences, I have made the importance of respecting birth, families, their choices and cultures my own. That is why I feel a great responsibility, honor and privilege in this profession.

In 2017, I arrived in Milan and also became a mother (of Ettore). During the maternity period I met Kalila Community, which with its unique atmosphere gave me serenity, support and confrontation in a period as delicate as becoming a mother (in a new city for more).

Once I resumed my professional activity after maternity, I continued my activity as a midwife, as a Libera Professionista in Milan, continuing my training and became an A.i.m.i. child massage educator, a Positive Birth educator and Babybrains.

I’ll be at Kalila Community for:

  • preparatory group or individual courses
  • hypnobirthing laboratories: the positive childbirth
  • Babybrains courses
  • parenting support
  • consultations in pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, weaning
  • home visits in postpartum
  • breastfeeding support visits

OTHER SERVICES YOU CAN FIND AT KALILA COMMUNITY

SHIATZU

Discover the ancient technique of Shiatzu with our skilled provider, available for both moms and dads. Shiatzu is safe during pregnancy and the early postpartum months. 

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OSTEOPATHY

Osteopathy has wide ranging benefits, even during pregnancy. Our osteopath offers treatments during pregnancy with a specialization in paediatric osteopathy.

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PSYCHOLOGIST

Navigating the ups and downs of motherhood can be overwhelming. We offer private, professional services for both parents in-studio and at home.  

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DOULA 

Individualized support for mothers during pregnancy and beyond by trained doulas in English and Italian. 

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MASSAGE

Massage therapy is more than just a way to relax; it is part of a self-care regime to improve your quality of life. We offer massage therapy for all individuals with a specialization in prenatal and postnatal massage

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BIRTH RIGHTS

Are you interested in learning more about your rights as a birthing person in Italy? Contact our legal consultant for more information.

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BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT

Share your breastfeeding experiences together with other new parents and the support of our breastfeeding experts. Group meetings and private consultations for all new and expecting parents.

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BLESSINGWAY

Organize a Blessingway ceremony for yourself or for a friend. A beautiful way to welcome a new baby into the world while also honouring the mom’s journey.

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NUTRITIONIST

Eat well to live well. A nutritionist can help you optimize your diet and help you improve your overall well-being. Book today with our registered nutritionist.

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BABYWEARING RENTAL

We know it’s not easy to find the right carrier for you little one, nor is it always possible to buy one. Take a look at our carrier rental service offered in collaboration with our babywearing consultant.

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