Hello! My Name Is Siena Butler
Meet Siena
Nightime Postpartum Doula
Childbirth Educator
Siena Butler is a seasoned birth and postpartum doula, certified through Shafia Monroe Consulting and Sacred Window Studies. With a focus on traditional care and Ayurveda, she has attended over 80 births and supported 100+ families within hospital settings. Siena's journey began in the Swedish Doula Program in Seattle, where she honed her skills and developed a passion for maternal health advocacy.
Driven by her own transformative birth experience, Siena is committed to addressing issues like maternal mortality and postpartum challenges. Trained as an Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula and Full Circle Birth and Postpartum Doula, she emphasizes true informed consent and collaboration with medical professionals.
Siena's philosophy centers on the profound nature of birth and postpartum, recognizing them as sacred rites of passage. Through empathy and compassion, she empowers clients to navigate their unique journeys with confidence and trust. As the founder and director of the Northern Virginia Community Doula Project, she continues to advocate for equitable and sustainable doula services.
Certification & Credentials
Siena's Experience and Education:
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Birthing From Within Childbirth Educator 2024 (In Process)
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Infant, Child, and First Aid Certified 2023
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Peer Breastfeeding Counselor Certification 2023
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Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula Training (Conscious Caregiver) 2020
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GREAT STARTS Childbirth Educator Certification ​2018
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International Center for Traditional Childbearing Full Circle Doula Certification (Shafia Monroe Consulting) 2017
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Years of postpartum experience: 5
Number of families supported postpartum: 33
How many twins: 2