I honestly don't think that I would have had a VBA2C without Sara-Rene's support. She was so encouraging, knowledgeable, and empowering. I doubted myself so many times and she was always there to listen and gave me the space to make my own decisions. She is calm and was just the right person I needed in my corner. From the beginning she said that my birth would be pretty fast. Having had two previous long labors that resulted in c-sections, I didn't think that would be the case. Much to my surprise, my birth was fast and furious and she jumped straight in to respectfully advocate for me at the hospital and help me cope with the pain. I am so thankful that we decided to hire Sara-Rene and I will forever be thankful for her role in the birth of my last baby.
— Courtney
Sara was EVERYTHING I needed. From the first visit, I knew she was a great fit for my family. She even did a "big sister class" with my 6 year old. During our ongoing visits, she gave me strength & courage & information to make decisions. During labor, She spent hours applying pressure to my hips & talking me through every movement & contraction. She pushed me to keep going when I felt like quitting & was gentle with me when needed. I can't recommend her enough. I am so thankful she was my doula, she's worth her weight in gold and I truly believe she was made for this! Book her now, I promise you won't regret it!
— Amber Wells
We owe so much to Sara-Rene.
We contacted Sara-Rene during my third trimester. Throughout my pregnancy, I was considering a TOLAC but had many concerns about uterine rupture. This labor was just 20 months after my C-section with my first baby, who was breech. My recovery from that C-section was really hard on me. I’m a very active person and even a year postpartum, I was still having pain at my incision. After many conversations with my husband we decided to pursue a VBAC.
After speaking with three doulas, I knew Sara was the right fit within minutes of our first phone call.
Our labor was anything but easy. 24 hours in the hospital, 26 hours after my water broke. We dealt with hours of fetal heart decelerations, severe pain, and ultimately a placental abruption that required a vacuum-assisted delivery. Throughout it all, Sara was an incredible advocate. She helped us understand every intervention, suggested different positions to help move the baby, and kept us informed every step of the way.
What I appreciated most was her honesty. She believed in my ability to have a VBAC, but she didn't sugarcoated the situation. She reassured us while also being realistic about where we were in labor and what might happen next.
Her background as an L&D nurse, combined with her experience as a mom who has had successful VBACs and home births, makes her an incredible resource. She understands the medical side of birth while also providing compassionate, unwavering support. She speaks “nurse,” but she also speaks “mom.”
I truly believe we would have ended up in the operating room the night before if it weren’t for her guidance, encouragement, and advocacy.
I got my VBAC, and I wear it proudly. If you’re looking for an evidence-based doula with a huge heart, Sara is worth every penny. I couldn’t recommend her more highly.
— Hayley W
Cool, Calm and Collected! (& AMAZING)
Sara Rene was the biggest blessing to my family. I recently moved to Houston and didn't have an OBGYN, new nothing about the hospitals in Houston and wanted to have a VBAC 2 years from my previous c-section. Basically I was freaking out and then met her and she calmed all of my nerves. She has so much knowledge and is such a soothing person to be around. I knew I needed her at my birth.
Fast forward- I was in labor for 34 hours and when things got really crazy, she was so cool, calm, and collected all while encouraging and pushing me to keep going. I had the best birthing experience and I am forever grateful for her. I plan on having her at all of my births if she'll put up with my screaming ??
Love her and you will too!!
— Katherine B
As a First Time Mom, I was looking for a strong, supportive doula to help my husband and I navigate through the newness of becoming parents. Both being over-thinkers, we wanted someone that could aid in sorting through the over-abundance of information we were receiving from so many places and guide us to evidence-based resources. Additionally, we wanted help to create a birth plan that we felt aligned with our hopes for this pregnancy and labor.
Sara exceeded our expectations in all aspects! Not only was her nursing background a HUGE plus, but she exuded confidence and calm from our very first phone conversation. We immediately knew that she would be the best person to join us on this adventure. Through my pregnancy and labor, she was the constant presence that my husband and I both needed.
— Morgan Sadler
I am very thankful for Sara because she guided my husband and me through the entire preparation for birth. She taught my husband how he could support me on the day of labor, which was incredibly helpful. I was especially grateful for her presence during my labor,she helped me feel supported through every moment.
I went into the hospital feeling vulnerable and unsure, but having someone as knowledgeable as Sara by my side put me at ease. She was proactive, attentive, and helped me through each step of the process with so much care.
Even after the birth, she came to our home to check on us, which meant a lot. I truly recommend Sara to everyone. She will take care of you with love, guidance, and genuine compassion.
— Alicia M
Sara Rene was incredibly kind, supportive and went above and beyond to ensure my family has the most positive birth experience possible. She met with my family on multiple occasions during pregnancy to plan and prepare for the birth of my third baby. She attended appointments with my care team to ensure we all worked together. She actively listened, took notes and prepared the ideal birth plan based on my desires in our meetings together. As we got closer and new information arose requiring a change of plans, she was available and helped me prepare for all of the changes thrown at us. During labor she was incredibly active in helping comfort me, helped me get into better positions that would help move baby where it needed to be, and made sure to open the lines of communication with the nurses to advocate for my wants. She also took time to explain what the doctors and nurses were wanting to do, helping provide the information to make the best decisions. She documented everything for me to remember the special day. She was always on stand by in those last days and I never worried if she would be able to make it.
Key things we found to be the most helpful were : her assistance in planning and coping with changes directed by the doctors, moving in labor and her advisement of positioning to move the baby where it needed to be, support and pain management, explanations of what is going on and helping us fully understand before making a decision on care
Out of all three births, this last one with Sara Rene’s help was by far the best experience and if I have another baby she will be my first call!
— McKayla Rogers
Where do I even begin? Hiring Sara Rene was the best decision my husband and I made in bringing our daughter into the world.
From the moment I met her, she was warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive. Throughout my pregnancy she checked in on me frequently, came for home visits, and made sure I always felt heard and prepared.
When I went into labor, she arrived to my home shortly after I notified her. She spent hours supporting me, pushing on my back through contractions, prepping emesis bags, handing me a labor comb, and continuously uplifting me when the pain was intense. And she did all of this while pregnant herself, never once letting that affect the exceptional care she provided.
She rode with us to the hospital and never left my side, not that entire night or the following day. She and my husband took turns applying counter pressure on my hips. She set up the room with space lights (I work for NASA so that thoughtful touch meant a lot). Because of her, my environment felt protected, calm, and empowering.
She educated me on how to advocate for myself and kept me moving throughout labor. Shower, tub, standing, squatting, every position imaginable. She helped set everything up perfectly every time. Her background as a labor and delivery nurse was incredibly reassuring, and she stayed with us even after our baby was born to ensure we were both doing well.
From the moment she walked through my door until after delivery, she was by my side for 15 hours straight.
I would not change a thing about my birth experience and it is because of Sara Rene. She continued checking on us postpartum and even visited at home to help us settle in.
I cannot recommend her enough. She is truly one of a kind and we are so thankful she was part of our daughter’s birth story.
— Rihab Sadik
I cannot recommend Sara enough! From the very beginning, she brought warmth, professionalism, and a sense of calm that made me feel instantly supported. As a former labor and delivery nurse myself, I carried a lot of anxiety about interventions and the possibility of another C-section. Having a VBAC was incredibly important to me, and Sara gave me the confidence, tools, and support I needed to achieve that goal.
Her prenatal sessions were empowering and prepared both me and my husband for every possibility. She not only helped me feel strong and ready but also gave my husband the language and confidence to support me throughout labor in the most meaningful way. Our connection as a couple grew so much closer through this process, which was an unexpected and beautiful gift.
During labor, Sara was exactly what we needed—calm, steady, knowledgeable, and always attuned to our wishes. She gently advocated for us when needed and made sure our voices were heard. She also captured incredible photos and videos of our delivery that we will cherish forever.
What impressed us most was her dedication. Even in her own third trimester, she showed up for us in the early hours of the morning, stayed with me after birth so I wouldn’t be alone, and held our son so my husband could be with our daughter in the NICU. That kind of commitment is rare, and it meant the world to us.
This birth was completely transformative for me. It healed me in ways I didn’t even realize I needed, and I credit so much of that to Sara’s presence and support. She is not just a doula—she is a true gift to the families she serves.
— Mary Van Loon
I had an amazing labor and delivery with Sara as my doula. I was very nervous as I was expecting to have a baby on the bigger side, but Sara was very reassuring in my birth plan and helped me and husband stay prepared as this was our first child. During labor and delivery, Sara was with me every step of the way and made sure that I had everything that I needed (including the best staff). With her help, I was able to successfully accomplish my birth plan as seamlessly as possible. I would definitely recommend her to anyone in need of a doula!
— Kylie
