Sarah Oldre
I'm Sarah Oldre and I'm a Certified Birth Doula, Certified Childbirth Education Instructor, and Owner of Zenith Birth Services.
I've been serving women in the Cedar Valley since 2013. I'm passionate about supporting women in their birth choices. One of my favorite things about being a birth doula is working with women prenatally to assist them in finding out their options and feeling good about their choices. Some of the very best ways to have a satisfying birth experience are to be informed, be a part of the decision making process, and feel listened to, supported, and valued. A doula can help with all of these things! Quality childbirth education is another passion on mine. Too often in this day, women turn to social media for their childbirth education. But you never really know what you're getting there. In person classes with an established method taught by an experienced teacher just can't be replaced by 60 second shorts. I've been married to my college sweetheart, Tim, since 2005 and we are blessed with four children. Besides a doula, I'm a homeschool mom, and I play keyboard at my church and perform as a classical percussionist with local ensembles when my doula schedule allows. Education, Certifications, and Trainings:
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Sheena Carnes
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Hi, I'm Sheena Carnes! I'm honored to be part of the team at Zenith Birth Services and have the opportunity to support families throughout the Cedar Valley during one of life's most transformative seasons.
For more than 30 years, I've had the privilege of caring for patients as a registered nurse. Along the way, I became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), a licensed massage therapist, and most recently, a postpartum doula. Each role has strengthened my passion for helping new parents feel informed, supported, and confident as they welcome their babies. One of my greatest joys is helping mothers build confidence in their breastfeeding journey while providing compassionate, evidence-based support. I also love helping parents learn the skills they need to care for their newborns with confidence and be able to enjoy those precious early days together. I have lived in the Cedar Valley my entire life, although I was born in Guam and am proud of my Chamorro heritage. My husband, Jason, and I have been together since high school and are blessed with three wonderful adult daughters. We're also the proud grandparents of two amazing granddaughters. Becoming a grandma has been one of the greatest blessings of my life! When I'm not supporting families, you'll usually find me reading, watching Jeopardy!, biking, baking sourdough bread, decorating cookies, traveling, or spending time in my garden—though I'll happily leave the weeding to someone else! Education, Certifications, and Trainings:
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Julia Sents
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I'm Julia Sents, a Birth Doula trained through the Perinatal Professionals Association. I believe birth is a God-designed process and that mothers deserve compassionate support, evidence-based information, and the freedom to make informed decisions for themselves and their babies.
My faith in Christ shapes the way I care for every family: with humility, compassion, and a deep respect for both mother and baby. One of my favorite parts of being a doula is helping families prepare for birth by understanding their options, navigating decisions with confidence, and approaching labor feeling informed rather than fearful. My goal is for every mother to feel respected and genuinely supported throughout her pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. For nearly twenty years, I've immersed myself in the study of pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, and newborn care while raising my own family. As the mother of eight children born through both hospital and home births, and having also experienced multiple miscarriages, I understand firsthand that every family's journey is unique. Those experiences have deepened both my knowledge and my compassion, allowing me to walk alongside mothers with encouragement and practical support during one of life's most meaningful seasons. Outside of birth work, I enjoy serving through my local church, supporting families, and volunteering with organizations that advocate for the dignity of every human life from conception onward. Whether I'm serving a family in my community or supporting a mother through labor, my desire is the same: to reflect Christ's love by caring for others with gentleness, respect, and compassion. Trainings:
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What is Zenith?
Why Zenith? Childbirth is a time when you have to be strong, for yourself and for your baby. It's also a very successful time. What's more successful than bringing another life into the world?! Also, Sarah grew up on Zenith Avenue, so it's near and dear to her heart.
We believe that childbirth is a zenith in a woman's life, and we would be honored to support you through it!
We believe that childbirth is a zenith in a woman's life, and we would be honored to support you through it!
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