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​begins where the heart is

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The body is a source of wisdom and power and is connected to the vitality of the mind and heart.

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The Doula's territory is the wild world of love and life cycles.  I am an experienced and dedicated companion who is available to join you on this unforgettable journey with your hopes and needs at the forefront, to guide us along towards the experience that you desire.  I believe that childbirth is a dance where the mother is in the lead, and as her childbirth partner who follows, it is important to be flexible.​


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Jenny Phillips Nelumbo nucifera (Sacred Lotus) 2006 watercolour on paper




Sometimes you need to look a little closer at informed consent* and freedom of choice.

With my own experiences, diverse roots and with many years of research and observation, I've concluded that the ability for people to feel confident and to thrive in their incredible potential is frequently impeded and prevented by fear.  I help people work through their fears, doubts and apprehensions, which stem from both internal and external sources.  I help people by nurturing their confidence and embracing their awareness of their power of choice as the major source for their ultimate well being and capacity to thrive in life. 
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Freedom is for Everyone

Birthing Freedom holds the highest intentions of professional, personalized support and education. Our job is to help you feel supported, grounded, educated and encouraged throughout your entire experience, regardless of your plans for a natural or a medical centered birth. We go above and beyond to nurture a gentle and informed birth culture by offering complimentary info sessions and workshops at our local clinics and resource centers.

​The pregnant person is the ultimate decision maker in her own process.  This means that when informed she is the best expert in choosing what is best for her."​  "It is important to collaborate with the partner's participation and not to diminish it.

Freedom is a process of cultivating empowerment in individuals through the discovery, pursuit, and unfolding of  body-centered potential, a journey that begins within. Our understanding of freedom in childbirth is that it is a sensation that comes from nurturing a trusted connection with one's sovereign, intuitive and wild nature. 

Acting from a place of empowerment is the ability to make decisions that best suits your desires and needs in alignment with your goals and values.  Empowerment is when you know, feel and trust your incredible potential!  Our job is to support people in connecting with their whole being, and nurturing and trusting this potential. 
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"Release" Painting by Autumn Sky Morrison
Informed Consent:  When there is a clear appreciation and understanding of the facts, implications and consequences of an action.
​Click below to read our latest blog post about informed consent & refusal

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"Learning to listen to your body,
like learning any language,
​takes time, commitment and practice."

  • - Aviva Jill Romm

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Throughout Lifecycle Changes

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2023  Birthing Freedom​ with Serena Oliveira

  • Welcome!
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    • About Serena >
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    • Connect
  • Services
    • Photography
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    • Massage
    • Doula Care >
      • Gift Certificates
      • Postpartum Services
      • Postpartum Coaching
      • Pregnancy Loss
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    • Holistic Peer Counseling for Community
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    • Research & Resource Links >
      • Lending Library
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    • Workshop Registration