Oceana Schiff-Buxton

Birth Doula

oceanasb@gmail.com
(207) 618-7526

Bio

Hi! My name is Oceana. I absolutely love my work as a birth doula and have been in this work for 5 years.

Birth is, by nature, a transformative experience, and I love supporting all kinds of families crossing this special threshold. I am trained as a naturopathic doctor and herbalist, a craniosacral therapist, and a DONA certified doula, giving me a lot of tools in my tool kit.

However, I believe the most important element in being a birth doula is the ability to hold compassionate space for parents to feel safe and supported.

Holding compassionate space may look like anything from craniosacral therapy or acupressure during labor, to calming words, or gentle, intuitive guidance. I have learned in this work that the magic is in providing just enough support for you to feel safe to unfold your own birth journey!

  • "Oceana made our birth experience so calm, peaceful, and smooth -- and we're so grateful for her advocating for us in the hospital and helping with incredible comfort measures and info! She is the best and an absolute wealth of knowledge! I'm grateful to have her as an important part of our memories from the big day. We highly recommend working with her."

    K.K.

  • "My partner and I had the most amazing experience with Oceana as our doula. Her energy and presence was exactly what the both of us needed throughout pregnancy and our birth. A few of our favorite things about Oceana would be, her range in knowledge, which is remarkable, her intuition to be right where we needed her the most, her commitment to make sure we BOTH had the best prenatal and birthing experience and her calming energy which helped us stay grounded and in peace throughout the process."

    M.W.

  • "We had the incredible privilege of having Oceana as our doula for the birth of our first son, and we couldn’t be more grateful for her support. From the moment we met her, Oceana exuded warmth, compassion, and professionalism. She was a calming presence throughout the entire process, providing us with invaluable guidance and reassurance. Oceana was always available to answer our questions and address our concerns, making us feel confident and prepared for the big day. During labor, her soothing techniques and encouraging words made a world of difference. She truly went above and beyond to ensure that we had a positive and empowering birth experience.We highly recommend Oceana to anyone seeking a dedicated and caring doula. She is a true gem, and we are forever thankful for her role in bringing our son into the world"