Rise in your power ~ Embrace your birth
Wholehearted ~ Holistic
Have you been seeking a deeply connected support person who will be a witness and a guide as you embrace birth as the transcendent experience you know it to be? I’d be honoured to explore this time with you.
Within a collaborative approach we will explore your values and beliefs around your birthing time. Dive deep into the holistic phases of physiological birth and tune into your innate wisdom and knowing. We’ll prepare for birth through mindfulness, practical comfort measures and navigating the birthing environment. We’ll spend time planning for your postpartum period so you are prepared, well resourced and well nourished.
Our relationship begins the moment you invite me along on your journey. There are many advantages to hiring me early. We’ll spend time cultivating confidence and nourishing you, body, mind and spirit.
Inspired to learn more? Book a complimentary 30 minute connection call. This is an opportunity to chat about how you envision your birth, your support and if we make a dream team.
Our birth package includes; monthly check in visits (via zoom or park setting in Bracebridge) before our first official prenatal visit, four reflexology or Reiki sessions (and offered freely during your birthing time), access to my extensive library, a copy of “Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering” by Sarah J Buckley, community resources and referrals, two - three prenatal visits, continuous wholehearted support during the entirety of your birth, and two postpartum visits to complete our time together.
I bring with me many years of experience supporting 50 + births and with each and every one of them I am left in awe at the way each family navigates this time as they embrace their own unique experience to birth their way, within their body and their heart.
Investment $1350 + hst (additional reflexology and Reiki sessions may be added on at a reduced rate of $60/session)
Prenatal
I invite you to book me early. We’ll spend time deepening our relationship and our understanding of your desires and keep your nourished and confident throughout.
on call from hire. text, phone and email support
monthly check ins via zoom or a meander by the river
access to my extensive library
a gift of “Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering” by Sarah J Buckley
guidance and exploration of your birth plan
two - three prenatals where we dive into holistic phases of birth, comfort measures, expectations, planning for postpartum, etc
four reflexology or Reiki sessions of your choosing at any point in our time together
I ensure that you will be my sun from 37 weeks and beyond
Looking for a more comprehensive childbirth education? Follow the link for private and in person class offerings
Birth
As your birthing time nears you can take comfort in knowing:
24/7 around the clock communication.
early birth - acknowledgment and validation, often done via phone/txt. Reminders of expectations and comfort measures (*hint - ignore and move along with the day as you can). perhaps a wee visit to set up tens machine and offer reflexology and/or Reiki.
partner encouragement within comfort and capacity
use of tens machine, peanut ball, birth pool and accessories.
access to reflexology and Reiki as desired
unwavering, continuous support for the duration of your birth
I will remain up to 2 hours after birth, tidy and cleaning up the birthing space, put the dishes and the laundry on. Ensure you are all well fed and tucked into bed.
Postpartum
Postpartum visits can look different for each family. You can look forward to:
two postpartum sessions
postpartum herbal bath tea
an opportunity to reflect and debrief birth experience
help in organizing the environment for ease
resources and community connections
opportunity for self care, guidance on infant sleep expectations, baby wearing, infant feeding, infant cues etc.
Thinking you may need a more comprehensive fourth trimester support? Learn more about my postpartum services.
“I can't say enough about Serene. By the end of our birth, I felt so much gratitude and appreciation for her being there during the whole experience. I felt bonded by the experience of birth. It's such an incredible thing to share with someone. Serene was the perfect support, intuitively reading what was needed in each situation, as the labour unfolded. She supported both myself and my wife in a very gentle, calm manner. She was strong throughout the whole labour with a quiet confidence that made both Meghan and I feel like we had the best team behind us for the biggest day of our lives. Prior to the birth Serene was available over text at anytime and ensured the same confidence we felt during the labour when we had met prior to the birth. We'd full heartedly recommend Serene to anyone. The doula experience was amazing and we're thankful for Serene!”
— Z.G
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