As first time expecting parents, my husband and I were looking for some guidance in the delivery room, so we decided to search for someone who could give us hands on training as well as confidence during the delivery. We found this in Patricia. She gave us a step by step guide on what to expect at the hospital, explained the different stages that we would experience during the contractions and gave us management techniques to use to reduce pain and stress. After the class, my husband and I felt confident and prepared, which was a far cry from where we started. We highly recommend Patricia's class! read more

Very poor communication. I followed up multiple times over several weeks with no response. A simple update would have been appreciated and professional. read more

Patricia was such an amazing support to have at the end of my pregnancy and for the birth of my daughter. When my husband and I first met Patricia, we were comforted by her experience and knowledge. She gave us great advice to help make the birth as smooth as possible. Her emotional and physical support during labor and delivery helped SO MUCH with the pain management. But what I remember most is that I felt cared for. That is the biggest treasure I've taken from this experience: that in one of the most intense experiences of my life, Patricia was there making me feel taken care of. My husband was a great support but there is something very different about having a doula tend to and support you, someone who has done this time and time again. I hope for every woman in labor that they have that kind of support. It makes a world of a difference. read more

Patricia is incredible, I cannot recommend her enough. I am a researcher and have read all the books and taken several classes through my hospital, UCLA, but none of that prepared me for birth the way Patricia's in-person birthing class did. She was patient, answered all our questions, provided ample resources as leave behinds, and was very thorough. We covered everything from induction types and how to negotiate with your doctor, birth plan essentials and tips for getting the nursing team on your side, birthing positions, pain techniques, when to go to the hospital, laboring at home, and the role of the partner in all of it. We left feeling extremely prepared and felt like her 20 years of experience provided so much more context and real life tips than what you'd get from generic classes and books. We will be recommending her to all of our friends! read more

Patricia was amazingly helpful and kind. She advised my wife through an induction delivery, directed the family who were visiting how they could help. It was great having someone with her wisdom and knowledge advocating for us. read more

Patricia was incredible. So knowledgeable, so kind and so awesome. We can't afford to hire a doula right now for our labor and delivery so for us this was the next best thing. The private class was over 3hrs - and I honestly could have stayed for another 3hrs learning from her. Her home /office is welcoming and warm. All of our questions and then the million that arose during were answered with clarity and respect. As first time parents we needed someone to walk us through the reality and steps of what happens during labor - not just physically but logistically and best ways to approach. Patricia provided all of this and then some. If we could afford a doula to be with us in the room for our delivery - I wouldn't look any further after meeting her. She was amazing and I am really grateful that she happened to be on my doctors list of referrals read more

Patricia of serenity births is a total gift to birthing mothers who book her for birthing education, yoga instruction, doula service, or just a helpful refresher on child bearing. She made me feel very comfortable and well prepared for my upcoming VBAC. I appreciated the time she made to teach my husband, daughter, and myself natural pain management, a firm understanding of what is happening internally, and genuine ways to support one another. I could not have chosen a better birthing class experience! She provided a safe, relaxed, and clean environment, she was confident and reassuring, she made us felt heard, and overall she was kind and patient with us. We highly recommend Patricia! read more

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Patricia is simply amazing. We are expecting our second child and reached out to her once again to ensure we had a refresher. Although we now live in another state, she was very accommodating and flexible with times for a Zoom call and always available via text for any questions that have come up. As we wait for the arrival of our second baby we feel prepared as we did before with the help of Patricia. We can't thank her enough. read more

As an update from my previous review, we once again hired Patricia for our 3rd pregnancy and were so glad that she was there to support us. While my first two labors were fast, the third ended up being very long, and Patricia never stopped offering solutions and ideas to make our experience as comfortable as possible. There were a few moments where I was faced with some important decisions and that's where you see the experience that Patricia holds, because she knows hospitals well and she's also very in tune with the type of labor you desire, so she helps provide you with all of your options so you can make a choice you're comfortable with for you and baby. Despite the long labor, I was able to avoid an epidural and have the natural, unmedicated labor that I desired. Thank you again, Patricia! read more

My husband and I are expecting our first child soon. We took Patricia's accelerated childbirth preparation workshop. It was such a great experience. There is a nice mix of understanding the terminology and timeline of the labor and delivery process balanced with hands-on practice of comfort and pushing techniques. I feel so much more prepared to give birth now. I loved Patricia's emphasis on positive birth experiences and how to make the whole thing more peaceful from start to finish. She teaches partners how to be advocates for mamas in the hospital and specific strategies to provide endorphin-releasing massage. There was also practice with pushing positions and breathing. Patricia is very relatable and compassionate in her teaching. It's clear that she is passionate about helping families have safe, empowering birth experiences. read more

Patricia was very personable and full of info, so helpful! We used her for a private at-home birthing class recently. I highly recommend her. I'm sure she'd also be wonderful as a doula. Thank you Patricia! read more

My husband and I were late in the game in our search for a birth doula. At 37 weeks pregnant and being this is my second child, we decided to do it ourselves and find help from an instructor who would be able to teach us pain management during labor and birthing positions using holistic modalities and incorporating yoga. In my search, I finally came across Patricia from Serenity Birth Doula Services and took her private childbirth prep class. This is exactly the class we needed. Patricia provides a comprehensive birth guide. We loved the format of the class especially the hands-on training was definitely key. She went over terminology used in the hospital during labor, explained to us possible scenarios that happen during labor, gave us visual examples of cervical effacement and dilation as well as the different stages of labor. The class covered various techniques for pain management and active labor using a birth ball, acupressure and things to do to create a relaxing environment for the mother-to-be. She also taught us various birthing positions along with the use of breathing techniques. Patricia is familiar with the hospital where I'll be delivering my baby so we appreciated all the helpful tips she provided. Patricia has a positive and uplifting energy. After the class we felt confident and more relaxed about our upcoming birth. This is a MUST take class for all expecting mothers and fathers. read more

We weren't able to do any birth classes because of Covid. We were recommended to Patricia and we are so grateful. She was extremely accommodating to our schedule and she is a wealth of knowledge. We did a 2.5 session with Patricia to know what to expect on the big day. She took us through all of the stages of birth, explained the different roles we should play during the process, and really showed my husband how he could help me move through labor in a physical and emotional way. She made us feel very comfortable, she listened, she really took her time with us and I felt excited and empowered at the end of the session. Thank you so much Patricia for your amazing work! read more

My wife and I did the 2-day birthing class in El Segundo. It was an absolute wonderful experience. Patricia was kind, patient, and informational all with a great sense of humor. You'd never guess it's a 2 and a half hour class cas the fun makes the time fly. read more

Patricia was so helpful and sweet during our birthing class. She provided us with so much information and techniques to help me during my home birth. I can't wait to use everything she has taught us. As a FTM it's scary trying to prepare but this class made me feel so much better about labor and delivery. read more

My wife and I were in need of some extra coaching to prepare us for our upcoming delivery. Even after we had already done a group class through our hospital, we still weren't 100% confident we knew what we were doing, so we reached out to Patricia for an in home consultation. Patricia was very informative, she arrived with a whole trove of information. She answered all the questions we had in a easy to understand way and made sure we were clear after each section she covered. She brought a few visual tools that helped as well. She also gave us some great techniques to help reduce pain once my wife starts having contractions as well as some breathing techniques to help during labor. We felt so much confident after having been coached by Patricia. read more

I am 6 days postpartum and I just had to hop on here to rave about Patricia! I don't know how my husband and I would have gotten through laboring without her. We had taken childbirth classes and done all of the research but she had so many helpful ideas to help ease labor for both myself and my husband. In the months leading up to our birth, she offered guidance and was supportive. I knew she was always just a text away if I needed her. She's knowledge on spinning babies, hypnobirthing, and the Bradley method; which was great because those were all the birth techniques I had been studying. I also highly recommend her prenatal yoga class at Yoga Works. She took some pretty amazing photos of us laboring at home that I will cherish forever. We are grateful for Trizia! read more

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Patricia was my doula for my second birth and it was the best decision ever. She was so knowledgeable, encouraging and present all through our journey. I had a tough time during the days leading up to my delivery as my little one was 1 week overdue. She was always there to help us take the right decision. She has good recommendations for chiro, acupuncture and other specialists in the area which were great resources during this journey. She was always a text / phone call away. Her massages and breathing tips during labor made all the difference. She even made handmade birth cloths for my little one! So glad she was my doula! read more

For my 2nd pregnancy, I decided to incorporate Patricia's prenatal yoga classes into my weekly routine and am so glad I did. I have tried other prenatal yoga classes and love everything about this one the best. I was able to have a relatively easy, comfortable pregnancy and a positive birthing experience, and the VBAC I wanted because my body was geared up and ready for it. Patricia is so knowledgable about everything pregnancy and birth related and was such an important resource for me throughout this pregnancy. She has such a calm and fun personality and so easy to relate to. Thank you Patricia for all of your grace and guidance!! read more

I am a first time momma and I was extremely nervous about having my first baby. Like most first time mommas, I completed my own research and did my due diligence in educating myself so I could be prepared for the process. I was lucky and blessed enough to have one of my best friends recommend Serenity Birth Doula Services and I am so glad! Doing your own research is important but having a solid support system such as an experienced and kind doula will work wonders on your mental health and stress levels. My husband and I went to a private class and we both felt like a huge weight was lifted from the unnecessary stresses that come with being a first time parent. As first time parents we can overthink and stress ourselves out, though birth should not be a stressful process but it should be a peaceful and spiritual experience. I feel more confident that I can advocate for myself in the future and that I will hold the knowledge needed for all the future babies. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience. read more

As soon as we confirmed our second pregnancy we knew that we needed to hire Patricia as our doula again. She gave my spouse and I valuable information to prepare my body for birth and reassurance when I was a week past my due date. Her presence was invaluable to help me remind me that my body was made to birth my two kids. Can't recommend Patricia enough. read more

There's nothing better than having a knowledgeable person by your side when you're going through giving birth. Patricia made the natural birth of my 2nd child possible, and powerful! I've known Patricia for a few years now. Attended her amazing pre-natal yoga classes at Yoga Works El Segundo . She wasn't available to assist the birth of my 1st child, but I'm so lucky she was with me during the 2nd one! One of the highlights of my early Labor was how we walked the neighborhood with her for almost 2 hours. That definitely helped my contractions to intensify. We got to the hospital when I was already 8.5 cm open! The toughest part was when my epidural had to be turned off to allow for the natural birth (the doctor was already preparing for a C-section). And when I started feeling that incredible urge for pushing AND had to hold off pushing for half hour - that's where breathing technique that Patricia was coaching me on was worth gold! My husband loved the company of course, being on edge and nervous. She calmly answered all his hundreds questions, which helped him relax more and concentrate on staying present. The experience of having a doula (and the one like Patricia) next to you is absolutely invaluable. I'm extremely grateful to being able to go through all the way with the natural birth, avoiding c-section at the last minute. Thank you, Patricia! I'm sure many more lucky moms will benefit from your expertise down the road. And from DADDY perspective: I didn't know what a "doula" was until my wife discovered doulas three years ago. What a Huge difference in the safety/confidence of the delivery process from when my older children were born some time ago! Unless you have a super-close friend or mother who has experience in dozens of births, you won't have the coach with you who has "seen it all", knows what to do to progress the delivery, when to go to the hospital and what to do there. You're not left helpless as a husband not really knowing what to do and trying desperately to remember your Lamaze birth class training. It's a high stakes (and anxiety producing) experience as is. I found it so incredibly helpful to have a pro coach get my wife naturally through it, having me truly help - correctly! -along the way. Thanks, Patricia! read more

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Patricia was incredibly helpful as a support for us in the weeks leading up to labor, in addition to labor itself. When the time came though, she got here quickly, and really enabled us to channel our effort into the labor without having to worry about trying to remember everything we learned in birth classes. She brought a calm energy, and a level of expertise that put our minds at ease. read more

Patricia was incredible! When I found out I was pregnant with my second (8 years after giving birth by cesarean section to my first), I knew I wanted a natural birth with no drugs or medical intervention. I met Patricia through her pre-natal yoga class at Yogaworks and knew right away that I had to have her as my doula. At the time, I was unhappy with the OB I was seeing and worried about achieving a successful VBAC. Patricia guided me to find an amazing OB and gave me the confidence I needed to have a natural birth - both mentally and physically. It felt so special having someone so calm and knowledgeable in the delivery room. Patricia was key throughout my labor - suggesting laboring positions, movements, aromatherapy, massage, chanting mantras and guiding my husband and I through the various stages. The nurse, our OB and the hospital staff also greatly appreciated her presence and support. My VBAC was successful and I gave birth naturally to a healthy 6lb 7oz baby boy. I highly recommend Patricia as a doula. I will definitely be calling her again if we have another baby. Thank you Patricia! read more

I actually found Patricia on Yelp while looking for a birth doula. Her website, reviews and years of experience lead me to call her for a consultation. I called her when I was 4 months pregnant because Birth Doula's can book up fast. I wanted to have a knowledgeable doula by my side for most of the journey as I'm a first time mom. I knew I wanted Patricia right after our initial meet and greet over zoom. She was always there when I had questions, listened to me vent sometimes lol and has great recommendations for other specialists if any ailments arise (like a chiro, acupuncture, etc). She even helped me find my OB because mine wasn't doing births around my due date. She was a rockstar during labor and birth and caught so many magical moments as my son came earth side with her camera. She even documented the whole birth experience day timeline for me to cherish forever! And slept in a pretty uncomfortable chair overnight while we were waiting for our little guy. She checked in on me after birth a few times as well. Patricia was an excellent doula and I highly recommend her if you're lucky enough to fit in her busy schedule :) read more

My husband and I took Patricia's in-home birth class and we're sooo glad we did! I attend Patricia's prenatal yoga class at Yogaworks in Playa Vista and was so happy to hear that she offered one-on-one prenatal classes. I had attended a class at the hospital which wasn't nearly as informative and less comfortable of a space to freely ask personal questions, so this class really helped me and my husband feel more prepared and confident as my due date is approaching. We learned so much about all the different hormones pregnancy brings on and what external factors help contribute or work against a successful delivery. We also learned breathing techniques and positions and massages my husband can do to help ease contractions. In addition to being so sweet, accommodating and creating a comfortable space to learn, Patricia gave us all the necessary tools to be ready for the big day! read more

What wonderful decision! Patricia was a huge part of welcoming our new daughter into the world. I was initially skeptical about the idea of a doula when my wife suggested but after meeting Patricia I decided to pick up a couple side jobs to make it happen. We were doing all we could to have our second kid naturally after a C-section & give my wife the best birthing experience possible - with Patricia that was possible. I am so grateful to her for the entire process. I felt more prepared and empowered as the supporting partner than before and have memories to cherish the rest of my life. If you are a fella and wondering if this could work for you take a chance and meet Patricia because she could help you turn into a hero hubby at the hospital. read more

Patricia was incredible. My wife found her as our doula and I felt she was a great help to assisting the labor and delivery of our baby. Her knowledge, intuition and calm presence provided us the opportunity to labor mostly in our hotel room and once we got to the hospital I was surprised to find my wife was already 9.5 cm dilated! Once we arrived at the hospital I noticed my wife did not progress much at all in the 2 hours we were there so I deeply believe if we did not have Patrica as our doula and guidance who knows what the outcome might have been. My wife, Sonia - gave birth naturally with no drugs to a healthy 9lb 4oz baby boy. The entire experience was very peaceful and perfect. Thank you Patricia for all you did for us. We truly appreciate it and will call you again for our next baby =) read more

I met Patricia in prenatal yoga at Yogaworks. I really enjoyed her classes. I felt like I was able to relax, stretch, and embrace my pregnancy and my ever changing body. She is very in tune with how to take control over your mind and body and goes through these exercises during her class. My husband and I did not however use her as a doula (we didn't use anyone), but so many of the girls in our prenatal class did and loved her. She was their coach, their strength, and most of all their friend. This woman will dance with you, sing to you, whatever you need to get you through your labor! read more

Talk about incredible...that's Patricia. My husband and I recently welcomed our first baby into the world, daughter Casey. Patricia's guidance throughout the labor and delivery process was amazing. Her care and assistance created a calm atmosphere - at the same time a positive, flowing energy for a natural birth. Prior to delivery time, she provided very helpful information and recommendations in preparing for the birth of our daughter. For those seeking a doula, Serenity Birth is the only way to go. read more

My husband and I took Tricia's Childbirth class at Happy Baby in El Segundo. As first time parents her class was so helpful to understand the stages of labor and what to expect (particularly the unexpected!) during the birth process. She is knowledgeable, calm and a wonderful advocate and educator. So glad we took her class! read more

Patricia is an amazing instructor. My husband and I took her yoga for birth couples class and absolutely loved it. I felt prepared and confident going into labor and it was a great way for my husband and I to connect before the arrival of our baby. read more

Love Patricia! I started taking her prenatal yoga classes at 13 weeks pregnant 2-3x a week all the way up until I went into labor. We are so lucky to have her here in South Bay. Her classes gave me great prenatal yoga instruction with a variety of styles (kundalini, hatha, etc), meditation/visualization, and she gave me so much birth wisdom along the way too. She knows so much and loves to share it with her students. She empowers her students and i felt like i had the ability to know my choices and really help me prepare for my birth experience. The classes also provided much needed community - i made some really good friends through the process. She would even bring in special guests from time to time - mothers to share their birth stories, musical guests, and the like. I also hired her to do a private birth refresher (3rd time mom, 1st homebirth) and she helped me and my husband with a lot of new tips on how to manage labor. I LOVE patricia and can't wait to go back for her postnatal classes. PS i used her breath technique (golden thread) during labor and i swear it made labor completely manageable (so much so my birth team did not think i was in active labor!). read more

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When I found out I was pregnant I knew right away that I wanted to try for a natural birth. I found Patricia and knew that I wanted her to be our doula from our first meeting. She has a very tranquil energy and has so much knowledge about birthing. During labor, Patricia guided us every step of the way and gave my husband more confidence in what he was doing to help ease my pain. She also suggested movements to get my baby in the right position and help labor progress. I ended up delivering my baby after only 5 hours of laboring in the hospital and absolutely could not have done it naturally without Patricia's support and guidance. I recommend her to anyone who wants a natural birth, whether at home or in a hospital. It'll be the most rewarding gift you can give yourself and baby! read more

I have known Patricia for 3.5 years. My hypnobirthing instructor recommended her to me when I was looking for a doula in the South Bay. I also joined Patricia's pre natal yoga class. Patricia helped me to prepare for the natural / drug free birth of my first daughter in 2009. Patricia's experience helping women labor gave her the instinct to know exactly when it was time for me to leave my home and go to the hospital to deliver. I arrived at the hospital at 6cm and 100% effaced. My almost 9 pound baby was born 4.5 hours later. With Patricia's help, and my husband as a fabulous labor partner, I achieved my goal of a drug free labor and delivery. Patricia's soothing bedside manner was much appreciated. This past year, Patricia was my doula again for the birth of baby girl #2. Patricia helped me to prepare and work through any unresolved fears from my first labor. This time, not only did I have a drug free labor, but I helped to deliver my own baby - it was my hands that welcomed my baby girl. Patricia was so proud of me - and I still glow about it when I think about how empowered that birth experience made me feel. I highly recommend considering a natural experience when birthing a baby, and I feel that having a doula increases the chances that a woman will be successful in having a drug free labor. Patricia is great - friendly, funny, experienced, well connected, and so sweet. My husband feels the same way and he can be a tough customer! Thank you Patricia for all that you have done for us! read more

I cannot tell you how helpful, kind and knowledgeable Patricia was during our phone conversation today. She is a fountain of information about doctors, hospitals, midwives and the birthing process in general. She spent almost an hour on the phone with me answering questions, giving wonderful advice and guidance and even invited me to attend her Prenatal Yoga class at Yoga Works in El Segundo. If you are looking for a Doula in the Southbay/Westside area I HIGHLY recommend that you give her a call. Lovely woman who obviously enjoys helping others. Thank you Patricia! read more

Patricia is a dream to work with...no wonder people call her "The dancing doula"! I was scheduled for an induction and because I followed Patricia's advice and went to her yoga classes as well, I was able to have my baby naturally. During the process, it was the little things she did that made the difference...aromatherapy pads, walking me up the hospital ramp while my husband checked us in, telling me what position to get into, just having a serene and constant presence of someone who knows what she's doing really helped me and put me at ease. Every woman should have a doula and Patricia should be at the top of your list. read more

I feel very strongly that it was Patricia's guidance, love and support that helped my husband and I to have two natural childbirths! Patricia knows what she is doing! She is an incredible resource as a Doula! During both of my pregnancies I attended her fantastic pre-natal yoga class- which helped prepare me mentally for our birth journey! And then as a birth assistant to our midwife the 2nd time- she made me feel relaxed and confident! read more

I had my first 2 kids with Epidural and after watching the documentary "The business of being born" plus talking to people and reading about births and how drugs might affect the baby and mother, I wanted to try to have my third baby naturally. I found out that my baby was in a transverse breech position and this really upset me because most doctors will do a c-section with breech babies. So I googled for a doula to look into getting some help. Patricia was the second doula that I talked to and she was so helpful even talking to me for the first time. I told her about wanting to try the Webster method with a chiropractor to try to turn my baby and she recommended me one and also suggested yoga and certain poses and exercises that might help. Yogaworks where she teaches prenatal yoga was actually reasonably priced so I signed up. I even thought about considering acupuncture and she also knew someone that knew how to turn breech babies. After a few weeks of worrying, I went to my OB and she checked with an ultrasound and baby had turned! I was so excited! I actually didn't get to go to the chiropractor yet nor the acupuncturist but I did go to Patricia's yoga classes. I really love her classes because being the instructor, a doula and a mom herself, she understands what we need as pregnant mommies. What is great is that she talks about different births and also has couples come in and tell their birth stories and we all learn so much. It specially helped with my fear of having a baby without drugs; I was really concerned about the pain and working with a hospital staff that usually deals with drugs and surgeries. We also went to the couple's yoga where Patricia talked to us about being ready for labor and birth. First of all stay calm and don't panic and when would be a good time to go to the hospital, especially if you want to try natural. It was really great preparation for what was to come. Week 38, my husband and I decided to go on a stay-cation/baby-moon with our 2 kids. Drove a couple of hours Friday night and in the morning had a really great breakfast. Later we went to check out the pool and then I noticed the "bloody show", I wasn't sure if I should go to the hospital or what to do. Thought of Patricia's teachings, so I stayed calm. Started texting her and although not my doula due to her being booked, she really helped me out telling me that it should be ok and that maybe I should head home that day Saturday and not Sunday. She was my "Text-a-Doula". I would have been panicking by now heading to the hospital but she helped me with many questions and made me feel calm. So we had fun at the pool (well, the kids), then got cleaned up, packed the bags and had a really nice dinner with steak and lobster and headed home. Once at home took a shower and was ready for anything. then the "mucus plug" I believe, unplugged. We all went to bed and at 5:20am I started to have contractions and baby came at 10:47 naturally. Too many questions in my head and at the hospital, you are in pain and they keep asking you questions and talking to you like nothing and there I am squirming and crying. I texted Patricia with prenatal and postnatal questions and she was there helping me out. It was really comforting to be able to reach her when in doubt. She is very knowledgeable and really awesome! I highly recommend her as a Doula and teacher :) read more

We decided fairly late in the pregnancy to hire Patricia Grube for doula services. From our first meeting with her, we knew she was going to be super helpful in our plan for natural birth. We ended up in the hospital and making choices that varied a little from our original goals, but she was there every step of the way helping us understand our options and guiding us in our decisions. Without her massage and relaxation techniques, it would have been a very different (difficult) experience. We're very grateful for her beautiful support and expertise! Thanks Patricia! Love, Cari & Rusty & Harlan read more