Welcome to Serene Births
Perth, Western Australia
Located in Woodvale, we provide individually tailored pregnancy and birth doula support services, and small group antenatal/birth preparation classes in the northern suburbs of Perth. However, if you live out of the area but really resonate with our philosophy please feel free to contact us and we can discuss your needs.
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I personally think that the biggest benefit of having a doula as part of your birth support team is consistency and continuity of care from a person you know and trust. This is especially relevant if you have chosen to birth in a hospital. A doula provides different pillars of support throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and the postpartum period. Your doula works solely FOR YOU - they are not bound by hospital guidelines or employed by an organisation and will support you unconditionally, however you choose to birth. A doula can also be an excellent source of support and knowledge for your birth partner, as well as extra reassurance that they are not alone as they support you through your journey.
A recent Cochrane review of the research evidence demonstrated that women who had a doula present during their labour and birth were:
39% less likely to have a Caesarean section.
15% more likely to go into labour spontaneously.
31% less likely to be unhappy with their birth experience.
Evidence Based Birth have written an excellent article about doulas, including a detailed summary of the Cochrane Review and key information on the role of a doula. Click here to read it.
If you would like to find out more about the services available through Serene Births, click here.