Birth Services:
Birth Doula, Birth Prep, and Childbirth Education
I compare birth to riding a wave. The waves come rhythmically and can become more intense as a big event or storm comes on, but then at the end there is a calm sea again. If you stay on top of the wave, you stay calm and in the moment. It’s easier to stay on top of those waves when you are prepared for them to come!
Childbirth education gives you the capacity to stay on top of those waves by understanding the phases of labor, the anatomical connection between your body and the progression of labor and delivery, and knowing the potential interventions so that if they come, you may have informed decision making.
I would be so honored to support you during your birth. My hope is to help you feel fully present, deeply supported, and truly empowered in this life-changing moment. Birth is a journey best shared, and having someone who can gently adapt with you and guide both you and your partner physically and emotionally allows you to experience the beauty of it together.
As a pelvic physical therapist, childbirth educator, and a doula, I bring a unique understanding of the body and the pelvis. My expertise is in understanding how to help you move, connect with your body, and create space as you prepare to meet your sweet baby.
Let’s empower your birth.
Childbirth Education Classes
Private Childbirth Education Classes
Are you ready to feel empowered for your birth? Private childbirth education classes supply you not only with knowledge of all the ins and outs of labor and delivery, but also hands-on practice of comfort measures for you and your partner, labor positions, and body mechanics for pregnancy and postpartum to help reduce the typical aches and pains. These are more comprehensive than our group classes.
This 4 hour course is provided in the comfort of your home, on your schedule. This is great for those that desire the individualized aspect of education, who will be delivering soon, or who may not be able to attend the dates of the group courses. This course will go over pelvic health basics, phases of labor, medical interventions, inductions, cesareans, pushing strategies, labor positions, and the immediate postpartum phase. You will also receive a 30-minute anatomy video prior to the course to help understand anatomy in more bite-sized pieces. This interactive course will provide you and your support partner with the information and practice needed to empower you for a successful delivery. Handouts are provided to help transition this information to real-life assistance. Postpartum exercise videos are sent after to give guidance on safe exercise and mobility in the first two weeks postpartum.
Grab a pregnant friend or two and make it a party! I even bring pregnancy appropriate snacks. Groups of 3+ on a single date receive a 10% discount each- you must contact Serene via the Contact page to reserve the date and to receive the discount code for the 10% off.
Available in the Oklahoma City, Yukon, Blanchard, Bridge Creek, Mustang, and Tuttle areas at this time. Please select your date in the drop down box on the Classes for Purchase section. Any further questions, date inquiry, or concerns can be sent via the Contact page.
Group Childbirth Education Classes
Welcome to our group childbirth education class! This is a 2.5-hour group course going over all the ins-and-outs of labor and delivery.
This course goes over pelvic health basics, stages of labor, medical interventions, education on contractions and tips on experiencing them, labor positions, pushing strategies, and body mechanics for the immediate postpartum phase.
This in-person portion is unique as it is provided by a board-certified and well-versed pelvic health PT with additional training in childbirth education. These classes are unique as you are provided with hand outs, birth position cards, and access to exercises for the initial postpartum period. Each registration is for you and a support partner. This is a great adjunct to Pelvic Health PT and/or the Empowered Pelvis Birth Prep program.
We look forward to you joining us! Dates to be announced soon!
Empowered Pelvis Push Prep
A one-on-one 1.5 hour visit focused on the physical parts of labor, including appropriate breathing, learning how to do perineal massage if desired, stages of labor education, birth positions, pushing techniques, and stretches to help prepare your body for labor. These classes are a great intensive option for current patients or can be provided as a single visit to new pregnant patients not currently receiving PT. Sign up for Birth Prep here!
Birth Doula Services
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Just a little
Are you wanting support prior to your birth, but would prefer the intimacy of just you and your partner during labor? This package may be just right for you!
“Just a little” includes a private childbirth education class, a 2 hour doula meeting when you are 30-37 weeks pregnant, creation of a birth wishes program for you to take with you, and then a 2 hour postpartum check-in visit in the first two weeks postpartum.
This support level is $450 for you and your partner.
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By my side
You’re ready for in-person support during your labor, helping to empower you in your delivery and be in the moment.
“By my side” includes two 1.5-hour doula meetings when you are 30-37 weeks pregnant, in-person support during your labor at your birthing location, assistance in the first two hours postpartum, and then a 2-hour postpartum check-in visit in the first two weeks postpartum.
I will try to capture some pictures during delivery for you for your memories, but I am definitely not a birth photographer! You will receive a notebook with my notes from your delivery of worthwhile memories that serve as a keepsake. I will be on call for you from two weeks prior to your due date. You will have my personal number to help answer any concerns and be ready when it is go time. I would love to be by your side!
This support level is $1400 for you and your partner.
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Before, during, and after
This one’s for you if you are ready to have the same support system before, during, and after delivery.
“Before, during, and after” includes a private childbirth education class, two 1.5-hour doula meetings when you are 30-37 weeks pregnant, creation of a birth wishes program for you to take with you, in-person support during your labor at your birthing location, a 2-hour postpartum check-in visit in the first two weeks postpartum.
I will try to capture some pictures during delivery for you for your memories, but I am definitely not a birth photographer! You will receive a notebook with my notes from your delivery of worthwhile memories that serve as a keepsake. I will be on call for you from two weeks prior to your due date. You will have my personal number to help answer any concerns and be ready when it is go time. I would love to be by your side!
You also have the option of adding pelvic health PT, provided by a board-certified women’s health PT, in the comfort of your own home for during pregnancy, postpartum, or both.
This support level is $1700 for you and your partner.
Concierge pelvic PT visit additions are provided at a heavily discounted rate to you with this package. A packaged rate of x4 visits for $495 or x6 visits for $680, to be used in the pregnant or postpartum stages.