Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)
Certified in Neonatal Resuscitation, Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Registered Nurse
Biology degree, magna cum laude
Serena’s journey to midwifery is the realization of a lifelong dream inspired by her childhood. As a young girl, Serena idolized her aunt, a practicing OB/GYN, and spent countless hours pretending to “catch babies.” Baby catching is in her blood- her paternal great-grandmother was a midwife in Appalachia, a legacy Serena proudly continues.
The births of Serena’s three children, born on the Farm in Summertown, TN, with The Farm Midwives, were pivotal in shaping her passion for midwifery. Her firstborn, Claire Aspen, re-ignited her desire to support families through the transformative process of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Serena holds a biology degree, magna cum laude, with highest honors from Sweet Briar College in Virginia, and earned her nursing degree from the College of the Redwoods in Humboldt County, CA. Serena is certified in Neonatal Resuscitation, Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. She also actively participates in local peer review with TN Midwives to ensure accountability and excellence in her practice. In addition, she is a trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) serving victims of sexual violence in southern Middle TN through the Center of Hope.
As a registered nurse, Serena honed her skills and deepened her commitment to compassionate patient care, bringing over 2 decades of bedside experience in emergency departments across the country to her midwifery practice.
While she has cherished her career as an emergency department nurse, Serena is thrilled to now guide families through their birthing journeys.
A firm believer in the power of physiological birth, Serena advocates for creating supportive intervention-free environments where the natural process of birth can unfold safely. She empowers families with knowledge, resources, and data, allowing them to make informed decisions that align with their beliefs and values.