Testimonial for Ines Serna, MS,CCCE,CD(DONA)
As I entered my third trimester, the anxiousness and nervousness kicked in. I never considered a doula but had to find one quickly. My anxiety was mostly about the hospital system and rise of unnecessary forced interventions. I ran into Labor Lounge while on the DONA directory and loved that she was certified and evidence-based. During our interview we clicked. She was bilingual, cultural aware and not pushy at all. What really sealed the deal for me was that she used to work at Englewood Hospital, which is where I was going to deliver and she knew their protocols as well as some of the staff. It really made a difference in my laboring experience to feel relaxed and that I was in good hands. She made the labor room feel more cozy and less hospital like. Her coaching during the actual delivery was so effective, my anxiety went out the window, was so focused, I didn’t even think to ask for an epidural. I had exactly the delivery I hoped for and I could not have done it without her. She was a fantastic ally for my husband who was also nervous about the whole thing but felt things were more manageable having her around with tips, tricks, insights and resources. We selected the package with massage and photography and it was so worth it. The massage was calming in the days leading up to my due date. We have priceless memories documented. Didn’t even notice her taking the photos until after baby was born. Ines is a beautiful and talented human being and we are so happy we had her, as well as Susana, as part of our labor and delivery dream team. My husband and I look forward to working with them again for the next one!
-Nathalie C.
January 04, 2022
Ines Serna, MS,CCCE,CD(DONA)
The Labor Lounge, LLC
Birth Fee: $975 to $2075
