Hiring Ari as my birth and post-partum doula was hands-down the best decision I made in preparing for the birth of my second child. She’s amazing. Warm, caring and encouraging - she’s exactly who I needed in my corner when I was in labor. I don’t think I could have made it through labor without pain meds if it hadn’t been for Ari. She demonstrated extremely helpful counter pressure techniques for my partner to use on my back during each contraction that provided much needed relief. She knew when to step in with supportive suggestions and when to sit back and let my husband take over. She also comes with a network of supportive people which I didn’t know I needed but was wonderful to have. When I was a week past my due-date, and facing another unwanted induction, she suggested acupuncture. Lo and behold, I went into labor that night. Im so grateful that I got to have the spontaneous natural birth that I had hoped for - all very much thanks to Ari. I also hired Ari as my postpartum doula to help me with my recovery, cooking and to watch our toddler while I got some much needed rest. She’s fantastic with kids and an amazing chef. If you’re considering hiring Ariana as you’re doula, do it. I cannot recommend her highly enough. And ask her to make a batch of her awesome oatmeal cookies :)
-Mara
June 11, 2021
Birth/Postpartum Doula & Postpartum Chef
Birth Fee: $2500 to $3000
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $75