Testimonial for Ariana DeFreitas-Fortier
My partner and I were expecting our first child and while we felt like we had plenty in the way of support from friends and family, many people still recommended that we hire a doula. We decided to hire Ariana as she seemed like a perfect match for our birth preferences and we could not have been more pleased with this decision.
Ariana made us more comfortable with our upcoming life change than anyone else in our lives. She made me, the male in the relationship, feel at ease and like I was able to contribute to something that wasn't happening to my body in a meaningful way. She was extremely knowledgable, patient, and always available to answer questions or just to listen. She advocated on our behalf not just to medical professionals but to our families as well which really helped eliminate drama during a time in which we simply did not have the energy for such things.
During our birth, Ariana always knew what was coming next which put us at ease. I am certain that my wife was more comfortable during the birth than she would have been without Ariana. It was difficult to see my wife in so much pain and not be able to do anything about it so Ariana's ability to lessen this pain was invaluable and made us both feel better.
Ariana followed up multiple times after the birth to asnwer more questions and make sure we were doing ok. It is too soon to think about our next child at this time, but if/when the day comes, we will be using Ariana again.
-Josh
February 20, 2022
Ariana DeFreitas-Fortier
Mind Body Doula
Birth Fee: $2000
Postpartum Rate: $55 to $65
