Client Testimonials
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I hired Ariana as my postpartum doula. She was fantastic - she took great care of our newborn son and me. She really likes children and is very good with them. She was super helpful as I recovered from my birthing experience. I find her to be sensitive, open minded and fun to be around. My husband and I continue to hire her to take care of our son. Our son loves her. We highly recommend her.

Likhita T., Postpartum Client, May 2022

My husband and I both agree that hiring Ariana for my first birth was the BEST decision we made.

The two prenatal visits were informative and helpful, and we appreciated and referred back to the resources she shared several times. In the weeks leading up to labor I was so grateful that I could text her with random symptoms/questions and she could give guidance on whether I should pop over to the hospital to get checked out or not.

She was incredible as a labor coach, she had several pain management ideas that were helpful, she was knowledgeable about the whole process, and she gave me the verbal  encouragement and physical support I needed during pushing (which was the toughest part for me and for my husband). The nurses were great but Ariana was my dedicated person and made sure I got what I needed, whenever I needed it.

Postpartum we ended up doing her postnatal visit when our baby was about 2 months old and refusing a bottle - she came over one morning and just made it happen. I strongly believe we never would have gotten her to take a bottle without Ariana's help, and that has made such a difference in my mental health and sleep.

Overall I just can't say enough good things about Ariana. My worry about hiring a doula was that I wanted the birth experience to be between my husband and I, and I thought a doula might feel intrusive. She fit right in with us and was so easy to get along with and so helpful that that thought never crossed my mind. You won't regret hiring Ariana!

Amber G., Birth Client, May 2022

Every part of working with Ariana was beyond my expectations. She was a phenomenal doula for us as first time parents. She has a wealth of knowledge and resources that helped us better understand the processes of labor and delivery that many of the hospital birth classes didn't quite explain.

Her attention to detail in understanding my needs and wants was flawless - I have post traumatic anxiety associated with hospitals and medical procedures and Ariana was very attentive in seeing that I had proper tools to remain grounded, that the nursing staff understood what I needed when I wasn't able to communicate during labor, and was ready to jump in with different techniques and encouragement at a moments notice to keep me from panicking.

She was also very attentive in making sure I understood the plain English of medical terminology being used, that I understood what procedures were being discussed, and made sure I understood exactly why we needed to make adjustments to the birth preferences. I would recommend her to anyone, particularly to anyone who struggles with anxiety or post traumatic stress. She is caring, knowledgeable, and a brilliant support person. I cannot say enough good about her!

Amber B., Birth Client, March 2022

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.

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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.

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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 answer 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 A., Birth Client, January 2022

Ariana was the doula of our dreams! She was extremely helpful throughout my pregnancy with great information and slides that I could reference later. She answered all of our questions (this was our first child so we had A LOT) which set my husband and I at ease. She was also a great resource to text when I had questions and freak outs and was extremely helpful during labor. It was wonderful to have her support and knowledge during what could have been a very stressful and traumatic time. It made the birth of our first child extra special, no stress and an overall wonderful experience! I would 100% request Ariana for any future doula needs!

Gillian R., Birth Client, December 2021

Ariana is hands-down the best thing to happen to us while adjusting to newborn life. My husband and I don't have family support in Seattle (they live out-of-state), so hiring Ariana as our portpartum doula was essential to helping us adjust to a new baby.

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Ariana arrived most mornings (our schedule was 7-10 or 11am to start), and in the early weeks, she would pick up my son's first feeding, diaper change, and clothing change while I got some extra rest after a long night awake with my newborn. What I love about Ariana is that she's flexible. In addition to helping me care for my son in the mornings, she also assisted with household chores so I could really focus on myself and my sleep. Ariana helped clean baby bottles, pump parts, as well as some minor household chores (vacuuming, laundry, watering plants, feeding our pup, etc.). Her flexibility and willingness to take on both baby and household work helped me with my mental and physical health, as well as postpartum recovery.

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Ariana is also an AMAZING baker/cook. I never realized how difficult it would be to make food and eat snacks in the early newborn days. Ariana prepared protein balls, pumpkin muffins, and soups for us almost daily so we could eat prepared snacks and meals while tending to our newborn. She also was extremely careful with not using allergens, as my husband has an extreme tree nut allergy - which I very much appreciated. 

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I honestly have NO CLUE what I would've done without Ariana in the first 4 months of my son's life. I feel tremendouly lucky to have found her and will definitely be hiring her again for baby #2. Thank you, Ariana, for everything -  baby PJ loves you so much! 

Rachel S., Postpartum Client, November 2021

Ariana was my doula both during labor and postpartum for a few months. My experience with Ariana was truly wonderful. She provided lots of important information and resources to get myself and my husband prepared for the birth of my first child.  She was a very calming source of energy during the labor process.  I couldn't have survived my first few months of postpartum without her. She took such great care of me, my baby, my home and even my dog. The first few months of motherhood were especially stressful and draining for me as a first time mom and Ariana was my fairy "godmother/doula" and made everything sparkle. I highly recommend Ariana as a doula.

Liz C., Birth + Postpartum Client, November 2021

This was my first pregnancy and birth and I knew from the very beginning that I wanted a doula as part of my journey.  We came across Ariana’s profile and knew she would be a great fit for us.  Her familiar and calm presence through labor and delivery eased my anxiety. I felt an enormous sense of relief when she arrived at the hospital in the midst of my contractions. My husband appreciated her support and tips on how he could assist me. After almost 4 hours of pushing, a c-section was needed and Ariana was there for us every step of the way. We are grateful for her and would recommend her in a heartbeat!

Mikako T., Birth Client, November 2021

Ariana was such a wonderful Doula for the birth of our first child. She was incredibly helpful getting us well prepared for the birth experience at our hospital during our prenatal visits. And during the weeks before birth she checked in with us regularly and we always felt well supported. 

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The day of our sons birth was such an amazing day. Ariana helped advise me when I should head to the hospital. And she arrived at the hospital shortly after we did, quickly helping me feel comfortable, drawing an amazing bath, supporting my husband as he supported me, and encouraging me towards the end when getting through contractions got tough. She helped me achieve a goal of an unmedicated birth and while it was intense, I'm so grateful for the experience. It was a fairly quick birth and the joy I felt after was like nothing else. I know having her as a trusted source of support in the room throughout the whole experience made a big difference!

Kate H., Birth Client, September 2021

Ariana helped us work through what we wanted our birth to look like and brought those preferences on the day of the birth and made sure everyone on the care team saw them and held to them as much as possible. She also repeated information to us during the birth when the surgeons were having a hard time getting my uterus to stop bleeding.  What could have been a really scary experience, was not traumatic for me, because I had Ariana supporting us and she was making sure that other members of the care team were explaining what was going on.  Eternally grateful for her.

Kanani R., Birth Client, June 2021

Ariana was amazing! I've never had midwives let alone a doula like I did this time around with my pregnancy & it was the best experience I've ever had! Ariana was so helpful, everything she did was exactly what I needed. I never had to ask for her help - she was always just right there with her hand to squeeze & hair to pull which I apologized BIG TIME for!!!! She was just all in all an amazing person to be by my side especially because my fiancé wasn't able to be here for the birth of our daughter. Thank you so much Ariana!!!!

Cassiopeia F., Birth Client, June 2021

Ariana started working with our family when our son was 6 weeks and I can confidently say that our transition to parenting would have been incredibly difficult without Ariana. First and foremost she was excellent with our son. She was a very calming presence and had all of the skills necessary to soothe a sometimes fussy baby. She also very quickly caught on to his schedule and needs as well as the ins and outs of our household. Additionally, Ariana was very helpful with other aspects of doula care like preparing bottles, doing the baby's laundry and some light meal prep. I highly recommend working with her!

Kate W., Postpartum Client, May 2021

Ariana was very knowledgeable! My husband and I felt reassured having a familiar face at the hospital leading up to and during my C-Section. We were open to either vaginal delivery or a c-section, depending on what made sense at the time. I ended up having to have an emergency C-Section so Ariana didn't need to coach me through delivery, but I still found her presence comforting. Meeting with her several times in advance was really helpful, especially in learning what to expect at the hospital since my doctor also told me what to expect but it's a more medical overview than what a doula may be paying attention to. 

Kelli B., Birth Client, May 2021

I felt like Ariana really listened to me and treated me with respect. The service was wonderful.

Birth Client, May 2021

We were so fortunate to have Ariana as our postpartum doula. Our situation was not the typical doula care immediately following the birth. Rather, once the grandparents and other caregivers had gone, we found ourselves in need of more help with our 7-week-old baby, who was suffering from reflux and was not the easiest baby.  

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Ariana was just what we all needed. She is absolutely committed to the well-being of both the baby and the parents. She was comfortable and confident with a crying baby and found wonderful ways to calm him (soothing talk, gentle rocking, walks outdoors). While she is relatively new to being a doula, she is a true professional - an excellent communicator and always so respectful and thoughtful.  She was especially flexible in working with our schedule to cover my OB and PT appointments, since my husband had just returned to working (from home).

Ariana is a lovely person to be with, and we enjoyed and appreciated our time with her.  

We wholeheartedly recommend Ariana, and, again, we are so grateful for her care!  How wonderful that she has found this calling!

Ali D., Postpartum Client, April 2021

Regular household duties become a nuisance & get pushed aside a lot after having a baby. Ariana helped get caught up on some of these things to help make life feel a little less chaotic & disorganized. It was a HUGE help & I looked forward to the days when she was coming over!!!