What does it mean that you are an unmedicated birth doula?

Being an unmedicated birth doula means that a majority of the clients I work with are folks seeking unmedicated births. Most importantly, I love building relationships with those motivated to educate themselves to have the best birth possible for their individual needs, this includes those seeking a VBAC (Vaginal birth after cesarean), people seeking epidural births, and at times planned c-sections. I help all folks prepare for birth in body, mind, and education. I want my clients to feel prepared for the birth they are planning and meet them where they are at to ensure they feel valued, cared for, and loved in the process.

How many births a month do you schedule?

I feel comfortable building relationships with 4 families each month. When I am booked, I will refer out to my doula besties to ensure everyone has amazing options available to them.

Do you offer low-cost or needs based doula care?

Yes! It’s one of my missions to ensure everyone who wants a doula has access to one. I offer a limited number of slots for those seeking care using a sliding scale for midwife-led births each year.

Do you work alone?

Yes (and no)! Supported Serenity Doula Care is a one stop shop, you really get the best of everything with me, I am a solo doula, I support clients individually through their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum seasons. I teach the classes, run prenatals, and provide individualized care every step of the way. At times, I do need support due to sickness or other issues which is where my amazing back ups come in the picture. I have taken time to dedicate growing relationships with a handful of very special back ups to me. In the very rare event one is needed, my clients are in the BEST hands.

What is the difference between a doula and a midwife?

A doula is a non-medical support person for your pregnancy and birth. They provide, physical, emotional, and informational support ensuring your values and desires are being seen and heard. They are going to support you and your partner through the birth, helping navigate things like when to leave home and go to the birth location, how to use non-pharmacological means to add comfort and relief, as well as assist you to have a voice in your birth. A doula will stay with you through your labor. Midwives are medical personal there to ensure the health and safety of the birther and baby. They typically support low-risk birthers in their labor experience which may or may not be in a hospital setting. Midwives may also have multiple people in labor simultaneously and may not be available for continuous labor support throughout then entire birth.

I’m struggling to find a medical provider that will support the birth I desire, can you help?

Absolutely! As a seasoned birth doula I have witnessed a lot of OBs and midwives practice, I am able to see a hospital’s culture and how it can impact the birth experience, witness the ability for a staff member to utilize informed consent during the birth, and hear and witness they language and rhetoric utilized in birth settings. The medical provider you choose, sets the path forward for the labor experience you desire. Do you want an amazing unmedicated birth experience? Let’s talk! Are you hoping for an epidural birth? Let’s chat! Planned c-section? Let’s find you the best surgical hands and postpartum recovery around. I want to support you in having the best birth possible.