Pam Serna - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Pam

I am a DONA certified and Medi-Cal approved birth doula and mother of two. I believe birth is a natural physiological process, and a sacred passage: for mother, parents, baby, and family. I understand pregnancy and childbirth to be a deeply transformative time. As a Christian, I celebrate every baby born into the world as a unique and precious gift from God. My passion to become a birth doula grew from witnessing my nephew's birth and then having two boys of my own. Like many women, I was fearful of childbirth due to my limited understanding. Birth was rarely talked about by the women in my life and if it was, pain was typically the main subject. Watching my nephew’s birth showed me that birth can be beautiful. I believe that as women, our bodies were designed by God to birth well. While complications do happen, they are not the rule. Birth is a natural physiological process. It is hard work and can be uncomfortable or painful, but that is not all. Birth is a transformative, life changing experience no matter how it happens: unmedicated or medicated, vaginal or cesarean, home birth, birth center, or hospital.

Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Basic Doula Support

2 Prenatal birth prep meetings, 1 postpartum planning meeting, phone/research support throughout pregnancy, on-call from 38 weeks on, back up doula contingency, continuous labor support, postpartum birth processing visit, home-cooked recovery meal

$2,500 USD · Flat rate

Accepted insurance

Medi-Cal CalOptima Kaiser Permanente Optum Health Message Pam to confirm coverage for your plan.

What to expect

As your doula I commit to: -Get to know you and your unique needs and desires -Support you in those unique needs and desires -Provide pertinent info and resources -Be your ongoing support throughout the childbearing year -Encourage and (if you'd like) pray for you -Provide continuous labor support (physical, mental, emotional/spiritual) -Do my very best to help you have the birth you desire and see you off to a good start as a mother and family

Reviews for Pam Serna

5.0 1 review

5.0

August 30, 2023

This pregnancy journey was much different than my first. I cannot thank Pam enough! Pam was such a blessing!! She was very patient. Understanding. Caring. Calm. Informative and so helpful. She was very knowledgeable. We learned so much. My family and I are so grateful to have her. She was by my side the entire time. We appreciate and adore her! She will always be apart of our family

— Deserae C.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Dona Trained (2018)
DONA Certified (2019)
Spinning Babies Trained (2019)
ICEA childbirth educator workshop (2022)

Education

Bachelors (2011)

Languages

English

Credentials

CD (DONA)

Specialties

Acupressure During Labor Advanced Maternal Age Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Building Healthy Communication Childbirth Education Evidence-Based Care High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Hypnobirthing Method Labor Doula Life Transitions Massage Maternal Fetal Positioning Maternity and Family Photography Maternity and Newborn Photographer Maternity Photography Mindfulness Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Photography Pain Management Parenting Positive Thinking Prenatal Care Prenatal Life Relaxation Techniques Spirituality Stress Management Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Water birth