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Birth Doula Services

Chicagoland’s expert birth doula focused on unmedicated and VBAC births collaborative with midwife-led care support for clients in all settings.

My dream for you is to walk into your birth feeling supported, prepared, and knowing you will always have someone caring and focused on you and your family.

Supported Serenity Doula Care provides positive, evidence based, holistic, and empowering support for all families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Birth Center & Home Birth Doula Services

Birth Center & Home Birth Doula Support Includes:

A complimentary 1-hour consultation
2 Prenatal appointments. We will discuss nutrition, mental preparation, navigate and prepare birth preferences, practice comfort measures, and spend time getting to know one another
Virtual Coffee Time available each week to connect.
Evidence Based Birth Handouts and Resources
Spinning Babies Birth Preparation Class Discount
24/7 on-call communication during late pregnancy and labor
Provide pain relief techniques and movements
Assist in encouraging movement and position changes in labor
Continuous in-person support during active labor at home and/or birth center
Help to determine best time to transition to birth center or call the midwife
1-2 hours of support immediately after baby is born to help with feeding and golden hour attachment and bonding
Exclusive access to the Supported Serenity Friends Private Facebook Community
Breastfeeding Support
1 Postpartum Visit at home
6 weeks of Virtual Postpartum Support via text/phone calls
Birth Preparation Gift

Investment: $2250

Hospital Birth Doula Services.

Hospital Birth Doula Support includes:

A complimentary 1-hour consultation
2 Prenatal appointments, 1 virtually and 1 in-person. We will discuss nutrition, mental preparation, navigate and prepare birth preferences, practice comfort measures, and spend time getting to know one another
Available virtual coffee hours available weekly to connect
Evidence Based Birth Handouts and Resources
Spinning Babies Birth Preparation Class
24/7 on-call availability from 38-42 weeks
Provide pain relief techniques, movements, and suggestions
Help navigate the hospital system and work with hospital staff to advocate for the best care during pregnancy and birth
Assist in encouraging movement and position changes for an easier birth
Continuous in-person support during active labor
1-2 hours of support immediately after baby is born to help with feeding and golden hour attachment and bonding
Access to the Supported Serenity Friends Exclusive Facebook Group
Breastfeeding Support
1 Postpartum Visit at home
6 weeks of Virtual Postpartum Support via text/phone calls
Birth Preparation Gift

Investment: $2450*

Placenta Encapsulation

Encapsulate your placenta for an improved postpartum experience. Placenta encapsulation has been know for helping with balanced hormones, breastmilk production, more energy, and help prevent postpartum depression. Services include pick up services, processing, and delivery of placenta pills and tincture.

Rebekkah Carney of Supported Serenity joined us on The BirthGuide Podcast to talk about VBAC. You can listen here.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES WE OFFER

New Parent, New Baby Classes, Workshops & Support Groups

People

Rebekkah Carney

Owner, Birth and Postpartum Doula and Childbirth Educator

Amber Knowles

Certified Doula, Postpartum Certified Doula

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

Rebekkah Carney

Rebekkah Carney was our guest on The BirthGuide Podcast episode, “What 3 experienced doulas want you to know about VBAC.”

Rebekkah is the owner of Supported Serenity Doula Care, she is an experienced doula who believes that everyone who wants a doula deserves one. She has supported over 150 births and includes need-based clients as part of her practice. She is a Certified VBAC Doula (TVL), Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator, Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, DONA Certified Postpartum Doula, and Professional Member of Evidence Based Birth. Rebekkah is passionate about providing exceptional doula care to families in Chicagoland who are looking for positive and empowering birth support.

Amber Knowles

Amber Knowles is the owner of Lorelei Lu Doula, she is a mother to three smart and inspiring daughters. Amber previously worked at a trauma center as a radiologic technologist in many departments including the operating room and interventional radiology. Here, she honed her patient care skills, taking pride in what mattered most to her: compassion and respect. Amber’s love for birth work was sparked by my own positive experiences during pregnancy, versus those of some of my closest friends and family. She quickly realized the resources that should be available to all expectant parents, were often not. Having discovered her passion and desire to physically and emotionally support folks throughout their fertility and pregnancy journey, she decided to become a certified birth doula in 2021, through the International Doula Institute. It is with great pride that those trained by IDI support all families, regardless of family style, birthing style, birthing goals, personality style, or parenting styles. Since then she has supported more than 75 families through their birth experiences and postpartum journeys.

Amber recognized the particularly vital role a doula plays in the experience of a client seeking a TOLAC and VBAC. She received her Advanced VBAC Doula Certification through the VBAC Link in 2024 to help clients achieve this goal.

Testimonials

“My husband and I used Rebekkah as our doula and it was definitely the best decision for our family. She was calm, encouraging, educated and a source of energy and empowerment for us both.”
Mary L., VBAC Birth Client

“I’m a first time mom and I knew going into the birth process that I’d want a doula. I’m also very shy, so the thought of being vulnerable around a new person made me a bit uncomfortable, but the first moment I spoke with Rebekkah I knew she was going to be right for our family. She immediately put me at ease, is calm, confident, and truly cares about what she does and each family she works with.”
Jesse H., Birth Doula Client

If you’re considering hiring a doula or even just on the fence about it, I can’t recommend Rebekkah and Amber enough. They are an incredible asset to any birth team, and choosing to work with them was one of the best decisions we made.

From the beginning, I knew I wanted a doula to help support and guide me through birth, while also helping my partner feel confident and involved in the process. Amber supported us during our birth, and her calming presence made such a difference. Her reassurance that I was doing well and that everything was progressing as it should was exactly what I needed in those moments.

Throughout my pregnancy, both Amber and Rebekkah were always available if I had questions or wanted to talk through an appointment, symptoms, or anything on my mind. They also shared helpful resources, including many materials from Evidence Based Birth, which helped me feel informed and confident about the decisions I was making.

Most importantly, they were never judgmental and always supported whatever choices felt right for us. Having that kind of encouragement and advocacy was incredibly empowering.

I truly can’t imagine my pregnancy and birth without Rebekkah and Amber by our sides, and we are so grateful to have had their support throughout this journey.