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How Prayer Prepared me for an Unexpected Birth Experience: Comparisons to Birthing From Within Childbirth Preparation
Over the summer, I had the pleasure of attending an incredible birth class, taught by the wise, Shelley Rahim, a seasoned doula, childbirth educator, and amazing chef.
Pam Serna
Sep 9


Birth Tip: Practicing Surrender
The spiritual work of birth is surrendering. It is also the practical work of birth.
Pam Serna
Apr 22


Spiritual Birth Prep: A Labyrinth Meditation
Using a labyrinth as a prayer meditation tool is a beautiful way to prepare for birth.
Pam Serna
Feb 12


The Gritty Spiritual Work of Pregnancy: 40 weeks of transformation
In the bible, 40 days carries spiritual significance as a period of struggle before entering into the promise.
Pam Serna
May 8, 2024


What you need to know about hospital vs. birth center/home birth
I had a proud doula moment earlier this year when my clients told me they had decided to pursue a birth center birth because of helpful info
Pam Serna
Apr 23, 2024


Understanding the Beautiful Design of Birth Hormones for a Smoother Birth
Congratulations! You conceived a baby! The Oxytocin was flowing, one chosen sperm, met a ripe egg and your baby began to grow! ...
Pam Serna
Jan 12, 2024


Medi-Cal Doula Coverage in Long Beach and Beyond!
Doulas support you through it all Did you know that if you or someone you love is a a medi-cal recipient, doula services are now covered...
Pam Serna
Sep 27, 2023


Pregnant with Past Birth Trauma?
Becoming pregnant again should ideally be a joyous occasion, but trauma from a past birth experience can stir up conflicting emotions. ...
Pam Serna
Jan 20, 2023


What I wish I could tell young pregnant me...
Your provider and nurses are influential for better or worse... Specifically in the hospital setting. With both of my pregnancies, I did...
Pam Serna
Oct 11, 2022


What I wish I could tell young pregnant me...
Explore your options Pam! If I could go back in time and give young pregnant me some advice, it would be: explore your options! Back...
Pam Serna
Sep 23, 2022


Awaiting conception/Awaiting labor: Thoughts inspired by Heng Ou's "Awakening Fertility"
I believe that trusting in the Divine timing is key to finding that joyful surrender which the writer describes.
Pam Serna
May 16, 2020


Affirmations to Combat Stress
Proverbs 8:21 Declares, “Life and death are in the power of the tongue.” The creation story tells how God spoke all life into existence....
Pam Serna
Apr 27, 2020
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