Ines Serna - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Ines

If you wish to contact me and schedule an appointment, please visit my website https://thelaborlounge.org/contact/ Ines Serna is a mother, childbirth educator, and doula with a Master of Health Sciences in Public Health. She became interested in pregnancy and the birth process after having her first child in 2010. Shortly after, Ines started working for the childbirth education department at a prestigious Bergen County hospital, where she gained a great deal of knowledge about maternity services. After the birth of her second child in 2014, she decided to become a childbirth educator. Through her two birth experiences, she realized that the power of knowledge can have a positive impact on birth outcomes. While working as a childbirth educator at the hospital, Ines saw the necessity of giving additional support to her clients. She has trained with DONA International to obtain all the required skills to assist mothers during the birth process. Ines is dedicated to expanding her knowledge by attending maternal and child health conferences, seminars, and networking with health professionals in the community. Ines’s extensive hospital experience has allowed her to see and understand the need to continue advocating for patient-centered care. She believes a patient’s personal preferences, such as values, cultural traditions, family support, and lifestyles, must be taken into consideration. Ines is passionate about supporting expectant parents by making sure they understand that they have options before, during, and after birth. She firmly believes that EVERY woman deserves a good support network. A network that consists of health professionals, along with family, friends, and, of course, the support of a doula, is the greatest gift parents can experience in their lifetime. If you wish to contact me and schedule an appointment, please visit my website https://thelaborlounge.org/contact/

Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Sunflower Birth Package

1 Initial consultation in-person/virtual (free) 1 prenatal consultation (1 hour) 4 or 6 weeks before delivery to discuss your birth choices Access to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum resources (studies, videos, and articles) Unlimited phone/email contact, and 24/7 on-call support from the 37th week until the birth of your baby. Assistance in your delivery and immediate postpartum support: 30 minutes to 1 hour after delivery (includes help with initial breastfeeding if desired) 1 postpartum visit at home 1 to 2 weeks after delivery Referrals to other services in the community if requested (e.g., lactation consultant, postpartum support, etc.)

$1,555 USD · Flat rate

Orchid Birth Package

1 initial consultation in-person/ virtual (free) 1 prenatal consultation (1 hour) 4 or 6 weeks before delivery to discuss your birth choices Access to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum resources (studies, videos, and articles) Unlimited phone/email contact, and 24/7 on-call support from the 37th week until the birth of your baby. Professional Photography: maternity, birth, or newborn Assistance in your delivery and immediate postpartum support: 30 minutes to 1 hour after delivery (includes help with initial breastfeeding if desired) 1 postpartum visit at home 1 to 2 weeks after delivery Referrals to other services in the community if requested (e.g., lactation consultant, postpartum support, etc.)

$1,895 USD · Flat rate

Rose Birth Package

1- Initial consultation in-person/ Virtual (free) 2- prenatal consultations (1-hr each) 4 or 6 weeks before delivery to discuss your birth choices and prepare for the delivery Access to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum resources (studies, videos, and articles) Unlimited phone/email contact, and 24/7 on-call support from the time of booking through the postpartum period Professional Photography: maternity, birth, or newborn Portfolio 1-hr Prenatal or postpartum massage by a licensed massage therapist (price may vary depending on the distance) Assistance in your delivery and immediate postpartum support: 30 minutes to 1 hour after delivery (includes help with initial breastfeeding if desired) 2- postpartum visits (1-hr each) at home 1 to 2 weeks after delivery Referrals to other services in the community if requested (e.g., lactation consultant, postpartum support, etc.)

$2,315 USD · Flat rate

Accepted insurance

Aetna Better Health AmeriGroup Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Horizon NJ Health Medicaid UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Wellcare Message Ines to confirm coverage for your plan.

What to expect

Doula, childbirth education, newborn care basics, and photography

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification, DONA International (2018)
Childbirth Educator, CAPPA (2014)

Education

Bachelors in Arts (2008)
Masters in Health Sciences (2018)

Memberships and affiliations

Evidence based birth

Languages

English, Spanish

Credentials

CBE CCE CD (DONA)

Specialties

Birth Doula Birth Photographer Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Breech Birth Childbirth Education Doula Trainer Evidence-Based Care Family Photography Infant Care Labor Doula Massage Maternity and Family Photography Maternity and Newborn Photographer Maternity Photography Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn, Baby, & Birth Photography Newborn Care Newborn Photography Newborn Prep Parenting Support Prenatal Care

Frequently asked questions

Do you accept health insurance?

Yes, I do. I work with the Horizon BCBSNJ OMNIA plan (Federal Program or Self-employed). I accept all the NJ FamilyCare Medicaid Plans (Horizon NJ Health, Wellcare, Fidelis Care, Aetna Better Health, and WellPoint)

Do you accept Health Savings Plan or Health Savings Account?

Yes, I accept FSA and HSA. Please check with your health account to determine if doula services are covered under these plans.

Are you a certified birth doula?

Yes, I am a DONA International certified birth doula. DONA International is widely recognized as a leading and respected doula organization, often considered the world's largest and oldest, setting high standards for training, certification (birth and postpartum), and ethics through rigorous processes and evidence-based practices, making their certified doulas highly sought after by families and medical professionals

Do you teach childbirth classes?

Yes, I have been a certified childbirth educator since 2014. I have helped many families to understand and to prepare for their parenthood journey.

Number of birth that you've been part of?

I have been part of 200+ births. I am an experienced birth doula

Do you speak Spanish?

Yes, I am fluent in Spanish.

How much does Ines charge?

Ines's Sunflower Birth Package is $1,555 USD, flat rate. Ines lists 3 packages in all.

Does Ines accept insurance?

Ines lists Aetna Better Health, AmeriGroup, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Horizon NJ Health, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, and Wellcare as accepted insurance. Message Ines to confirm coverage for your plan.