Six Reasons to Consider Serene Doulas

• Respect Each of us has a deep respect for the wishes of our clients. We strive to provide unbiased and objective information which empowers you to make your own decisions. We listen without judgement.
• Diplomacy We understand our role in the birth environment and aim to create a team atmosphere. Our goal is to help you advocate for yourselves without alienating your chosen care providers.
• Enthusiam We are positive and passionate women. We look for the good in people and try to have a joyful attitude in every situation.
• Innovation We offer a refreshing variety of services and each birth package is completely customized to your specific needs. Our goal is to provide a level of service that you won't find anywhere else.
• Wisdom Since we work so closely with eachother, we are in constant discussion about the best techniques to use during birth. We also consult with eachother when we need ideas to help a laboring women. You are getting four doula brains for the price of one!
• Resources We are very active in the birthing community. Whether you need an acupuncturist, a custom fitted sling, meal delivery or a photographer. Our wide range of connections allows us to refer you with confidence to a local professional who will exceed your expectations.

Our Commitment to Excellence

As doulas we take education and experience seriously. Each of us has received the following minimum training:

• Completed a DONA approved Birth Doula Skills Workshop of at least 36 hours.
• Are fully certified doulas with either PALS or DONA.
• Special study in Hypnobirthing and Hypnobabies so that we can appropriately support mothers using self hypnosis for birth.
• Advanced education in massage techniques for labor, appropriate use of aromatherapy, the use of a rebozo and breastfeeding support skills.
• We are committed to attending at least one continuing education workshop per year related to pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding or parenting.
• As a team we volunteer 100+ hours for causes supporting pregnancy, birth or parenting each year.
• Each of us have had the assistance of a doula at one (or more) of our own children's births. Each of us have had at least one natural birth of our own.

How Our Practice Works

• Interview and hire a Serene Doula who matches your personality and serves your birth place. Each of us take clients independently: no shared call or uncertainty about who will attend your birth.
• You receive continuous support during labor from the Serene Doula you hire although a second Serene Doula may provide assistance in the case of a long labor (more than 24 hours).
• If your doula is sick, has simultaneous births or a family emergency, we provide seamless backup coverage for each other.

Meet the Serene Doulas