Each package is designed to help you to thrive with the wisdom of grounded, holistic care for pregnancy and birth, based on your unique needs.
I blends traditional approaches to caring for your mind, body and emotions. With inclusivity to all families at the forefront, I celebrate that your approach to medical care and options are unique to you and your vision for your ideal birth journey. Whether you choose a natural or medically assisted birth, I am here for you in all of your choices.
Welcome to freedom from within
Celebrating 17 years of customized care
As a certified birth photographer, Serena listens to the intersection of physiology, culture and power through her visual storytelling.
We bring together
Mind
Body
Spirit
Your mindfulness journey for parenting starts here
- Book a Discovery Consultation
Make a list of your questions and needs, and we'll see if Serena is an ideal fit for you over a free 45 minute call or in person.
2. Let’s Begin
After your discovery session, we will reserve a place in my calendar for one week while you decide who you'd like to have in your birth team. Hiring us means a contract and an upfront retainer.
3. Receive your Access
We'll get started right away to map out our sessions together and book your 1:1 coaching. Your birth doula services remain until you're fully settled into your postpartum groove. You will feel resourced, care for, supported and grounded in the best of ways during our time together.
communication
contact details
250-465-2367
doulaserena@gmail.com
Courtenay, BC
office hours
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm PST
Socials
@birthingfreedom
Doula Support
An East meets West approach to health and wellness
We go above and beyond to provide care that nourishes you
What You Receive
4-10 personal coaching and support visits that are customized to help you best seek solutions and take the steps to reach your goals for birth and parenting
prenatal massage & postpartum binding
Prenatal coaching calls and informational email and text support as needed
24/7 professional on-call support from 37 weeks until you meet your baby
Unlimited in person, continuity of comfort support throughout all of the stages of labor (at home &/or hospital)
$1,500- $2,200
Book a free consultation to see which one is best for you
Our Packages range from
Let us know what you’re looking for and we’ll get you started.
Prenatal Support
From the beginning of your pregnancy to prepare your body, mind, and partner to help you to embody your birth vision. This includes email, phone and text support before and after your medical appointments.
Coaching & Visioning
Prior to your birth we will dive directly into your preferences, to bring your birth plan to the next level. Using meditation, journaling and breath work exercises we will explore your fear, triggers and get those out of the way to affirm and reflect specific needs and desires that align with your birth intentions.
Resourced with Confidence
Visits are very education focused, ensuring you feel informed about your options. Nutritional and emotional guidance will be thorough to nurture a healthy pregnancy. You will also get a custom created herbal tea blend.
Prenatal Massage
Through a celebratory massage we'll create an affirming space to honor your changing body, reflect on your current transitions and upcoming &/or past birth processes.
On-Call Availability
Even though you have been given a "due date", normal human gestation is 37-42 weeks, a 5 week window. I will be on call 24/7 beginning at 37 weeks until your baby is born.
Birth Magic
Supplementary supplies for home or hospital birth (candles, massage oil, snacks and tea). Access to tens machine. Continuity in care and comfort strategies for the entire hours/days of your birth adventure.
Postpartum Blessings
Together we will assess your needs that will contribute to your holistic healing and to help in the postpartum transition as you begin to parent your newborn. These include breastfeeding bonding & rest support, self care checklist & strategies, herbal perineum/ or post surgery care)
Professional Photography
On call 24/7 availability
Coverage of your birth story during your entire process
Postpartum coverage for 1 hr
Newborn & Fresh 48
150 hand edited pictures + Online gallery
Being able to showcase the lifecycle transformation and process of birth is an art form that celebrates you and your incredible transformation as a family.
Combined Doula + Photography Package
All Inclusive
$ 2,700
Full coverage of your Birth Story with 120-150 hand edited pictures
summary:
All services in our premium Holistic Doula Package (valued at $2200)
My role stems from the ancestral tradition of women supporting women, to help you find balance in the ways that you need.
As a doula, educator and postpartum community facilitator, I am committed to offering emotional support and informational pathways to help you feel as confident and empowered in all that you chose for your birth, in the days, weeks and years to follow.
- Serena Oliveira
