Testimonial for Ariana DeFreitas-Fortier
As I sit with my 2 month old I can't help but reflect and constantly be grateful for the support I had for her delivery. Ariana was a huge role in this. Just her and my husband were present as I didn't want any extra visitors in the hospital. I had hoped for a unmedicated and natural birth, but I ended up having a C-Section.
I stayed active through my pregnancy and did all the "things" to help prepare for having a natural unmedicated birth, so I was really set in my thoughts that that was the only way I was going to have my baby. I understood that things don't always go to plan, but it was just set in my brain that I wasn't going to be one of those people. The long and the short of it was that after 34 hours of trying all additional undesired interventions I had to make the decision to proceed with a C-Section. I was heartbroken. I was drained. I hadn't eaten anything and barely slept.
During those 34 hours Ariana was the most calming and present person I could have asked for. With every decision regarding fetal monitoring, pitocin, epidurals, C-section, you name it (I tried just about everything) Ariana was there explaining all of it, every step of the way. She discussed and supported all my questions about everything. This was so important because with every step I took away from my goal of an unmedicated, natural birth I felt like my body was failing. Without her support, guidance, and comfort I guarantee I would have been in a much worse headspace, both during and post-partum. She constantly advocated for me and my husband. Communicating with nurses and doctors to support my birth plan as much as possible.
We are forever grateful for her. Without her I think our experience would have been much harder than it already was. I highly recommend Ariana for anyone looking for a doula.
-Kimberly
March 28, 2023
Ariana DeFreitas-Fortier
Mind Body Doula
Birth Fee: $2000
Postpartum Rate: $55 to $65
