"Serena was full of helpful advice throughout my pregnancy and really helped build my confidence in myself as a powerful birthing woman. I wanted a home birth but living rurally and being Rh negative I was discouraged to be so far from a hospital. Serena helped me think through my options in a serious way, never ignoring tough topics but always leaving me feeling bigger than before."
"Serena is a natural. I am so grateful she came along. Delivering my daughter, who is now 14 years old, was so easy and natural. No drama, no fuss. Things fell into place naturally. Having opted for a home birth, all I wanted was peace and quiet and the room to be dark. Serena was beside me. Patient, waiting for things to unfold, so respectful of the moment and space. We did not interact much during the birthing process but having her beside me, I knew I was safe and taken care of and not too worry that things we're wrong. Serena has this beautiful, calming energy."
"When my midwife phoned a colleague for help and she could not come, Serena assisted her and even though we were one person short everything was just fine. I would rehire Serena in a heartbeat, she has been a friend and an inspiration ever since. I admire her for the work she does in providing information and support to expecting moms."
"I would highly recommend Serena as a doula for anyone wanting to have an autonomous, empowered, beautiful experience."
"I ended up having a very long labor and Serena re-harnessed my energy when I felt like I had no more to give. I remember her rubbing my back and pushing my hips and thinking how perfect the pressure was and it was exactly what I needed. When I looked at her she just smiled knowingly! Without Serena, I think I would have felt way less in control when I did eventually end up being a hospital transfer. With her help, I transitioned from my ideal situation to one definitely less than ideal but still feeling very focused, cared for, and advocated with. After my son was born, Serena stayed with our new family until we received a positive settling. Serena was truly in-dispensable in my post-operative care with the ability to focus individual attention and personal connection midwives are often too busy to provide. She really helped me gain back my body confidence and work through some heavy emotional trauma that sometimes can accompany an undesired c-section. Not to mention helping with new mommy basics like breast feeding, swaddling, and all the questions that come, she was able to field them confidently."
"Serena's style of care really fit with our family as we were determined to have full autonomy in our birthing experience, but still wanted skilled guidance and loving care. Her skill as a true wise women is without doubt in my mind and I am forever thankful to have her as part of our special experience."
"Serena was full of helpful advice throughout my pregnancy and really helped build my confidence in myself as a powerful birthing woman. I wanted a home birth but living rurally and being Rh negative I was discouraged to be so far from a hospital. Serena helped me think through my options in a serious way, never ignoring tough topics but always leaving me feeling bigger than before."
"Serena is a natural. I am so grateful she came along. Delivering my daughter, who is now 14 years old, was so easy and natural. No drama, no fuss. Things fell into place naturally. Having opted for a home birth, all I wanted was peace and quiet and the room to be dark. Serena was beside me. Patient, waiting for things to unfold, so respectful of the moment and space. We did not interact much during the birthing process but having her beside me, I knew I was safe and taken care of and not too worry that things we're wrong. Serena has this beautiful, calming energy."
"When my midwife phoned a colleague for help and she could not come, Serena assisted her and even though we were one person short everything was just fine. I would rehire Serena in a heartbeat, she has been a friend and an inspiration ever since. I admire her for the work she does in providing information and support to expecting moms."
"I would highly recommend Serena as a doula for anyone wanting to have an autonomous, empowered, beautiful experience."
"I ended up having a very long labor and Serena re-harnessed my energy when I felt like I had no more to give. I remember her rubbing my back and pushing my hips and thinking how perfect the pressure was and it was exactly what I needed. When I looked at her she just smiled knowingly! Without Serena, I think I would have felt way less in control when I did eventually end up being a hospital transfer. With her help, I transitioned from my ideal situation to one definitely less than ideal but still feeling very focused, cared for, and advocated with. After my son was born, Serena stayed with our new family until we received a positive settling. Serena was truly in-dispensable in my post-operative care with the ability to focus individual attention and personal connection midwives are often too busy to provide. She really helped me gain back my body confidence and work through some heavy emotional trauma that sometimes can accompany an undesired c-section. Not to mention helping with new mommy basics like breast feeding, swaddling, and all the questions that come, she was able to field them confidently."
"Serena's style of care really fit with our family as we were determined to have full autonomy in our birthing experience, but still wanted skilled guidance and loving care. Her skill as a true wise women is without doubt in my mind and I am forever thankful to have her as part of our special experience."
WHY HAVE A DOULA?
You have the luxury to be a part of a birthing culture in which mothers are making their own choices about when and how to bring their child (or children!) into the world. Hiring Serena means relaxing, while reducing or completely alleviating stressors in your pregnancy and childbirth experiences. As your birth doula, Serena is a part of your birth team who will bring the positive energy, encouragement and support you need, as you remain focused on your birth and your baby.
Together, the events of growing a baby, giving birth and adjusting to life after welcoming your baby into the world-all make up an incredible, monumental and unforgettable time in your life. These are the seasons that formulate the childbearing year. What makes Serena's holistic approach to birth unique, is that the overall experience of creating life is also a transformative time for the individuals directly involved, of all ages and relationships.
Serena can support you in your process of finding empowerment practices for yourself. Her role is to provide comfort techniques and informational support during pregnancy, for the duration of childbirth, as well as throughout the transition into the weeks after birth, up to 3 years postpartum!
Together, the events of growing a baby, giving birth and adjusting to life after welcoming your baby into the world-all make up an incredible, monumental and unforgettable time in your life. These are the seasons that formulate the childbearing year. What makes Serena's holistic approach to birth unique, is that the overall experience of creating life is also a transformative time for the individuals directly involved, of all ages and relationships.
Serena can support you in your process of finding empowerment practices for yourself. Her role is to provide comfort techniques and informational support during pregnancy, for the duration of childbirth, as well as throughout the transition into the weeks after birth, up to 3 years postpartum!
Retain Serena as your birth doula with a signed contract and 50% deposit.
Payments accepted: PayPal, Check, Online E-Transfers & Payment Installments.
Payments accepted: PayPal, Check, Online E-Transfers & Payment Installments.
Please click on the link below to watch this awesome video on doulas!
The Essential Ingredient - Doula
What’s Included in Birthing Freedom Doula's Support:
Consultations: Are COMPLIMENTARY! Can be conducted via phone, Skype, Facetime or Google Hangouts.
Intake: Serena provides a 90-minute comprehensive intake getting to know you, your partner (if present) and the birth you would like to achieve.
Birth Preferences: Serena assists you in developing your birth preferences based upon your specific personal actions.
Doula: Once in active labor, Serena does not leave your side until your baby is born and you and your baby are stable and bonding. This support is flexible. Epidurals are welcomed!
Postpartum: Serena visits you in your home after your birth at a date/time of your choosing to support you as a new mom & to assess for any depression or stressors.
Resources: Serena can provide you with resources from your community to support you in your pregnancy and motherhood as requested.
Childbirth Education: Birth Rehearsal. In-your-home workshop at the day/time that works with you.
Consultations: Are COMPLIMENTARY! Can be conducted via phone, Skype, Facetime or Google Hangouts.
Intake: Serena provides a 90-minute comprehensive intake getting to know you, your partner (if present) and the birth you would like to achieve.
Birth Preferences: Serena assists you in developing your birth preferences based upon your specific personal actions.
Doula: Once in active labor, Serena does not leave your side until your baby is born and you and your baby are stable and bonding. This support is flexible. Epidurals are welcomed!
Postpartum: Serena visits you in your home after your birth at a date/time of your choosing to support you as a new mom & to assess for any depression or stressors.
Resources: Serena can provide you with resources from your community to support you in your pregnancy and motherhood as requested.
Childbirth Education: Birth Rehearsal. In-your-home workshop at the day/time that works with you.
