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It was an absolute pleasure having the opportunity to work with Ariel during my pregnancy, labour, and postpartum period. Ariel provided amazing resources throughout my pregnancy (books, articles, podcasts, one on one visits) that allowed me to feel informed and confident going into my labour. I always looked forward to our visits, where Ariel would walk us through how to make a birth plan over a cup of tea, and offer us alternative information from the traditional medical model for us to consider - which was so helpful and appreciated. During my labour, Ariel provided the calm energy and supportive environment my partner and I needed to have an incredibly positive birthing experience! She helped us make decisions in the moment, and advocated for our wishes as we navigated the hospital experience. She also did a fantastic job documenting the birth with photos and video. Having Ariel on our team made me feel comforted and empowered, and I'm so grateful to have had her by my side! After the birth of our baby, Ariel continued to provide much needed support in her postpartum visits and with resources she provided. We feel so grateful to have had her wisdom, care, and support throughout the birthing journey of our first child, and look forward to working with her again for our second! If this is you, please connect with me! I would love to walk beside you along your pregnancy and birth journey.
xo

Ariel provided doula support during our pregnancy, labor, and birth. She is truly an expert at what she does and made me feel so supported and safe throughout. She was always prompt to answer any questions and often provided additional resources above and beyond (e.g. reading material, podcast recommendations, teas, etc.). She offered such attention to detail when helping us to develop our birth plan. The hospital was on divergence (i.e. “full”) the night I went into labor, and Ariel was available to us fairly quickly. Her presence and guidance during this time was invaluable! She held space for us and made our home so beautiful, calm, and peaceful with dimmed lights, candles, and music. She had the wisdom for when was the “right” time to go to the hospital. She ensured my continuity of care from home-to-hospital and never left my side! For instance, she helped me through my contractions in the car so that my husband could focus on driving us safely. She was also a resource for him too. We both felt very empowered and have never felt closer! With her help, I was able to have a fairly quick, unmedicated, and safe vaginal delivery. She made me feel strong, wise, and capable when delivering our son. Her support did not stop there! Postpartum, she helped me with reflecting, breastfeeding positions, engorgement tips, yoni steaming, and even nourishing me with delicious foods (being mindful of all my dietary restrictions). She is truly great at what she does and was a huge advocate for me throughout the entire process. This was the most beautiful and transformative moment of my life. Working with her was the best decision we could have made. We are so grateful! I highly recommend!

May

Rachel

My wife and I had the most positive experience working with Ariel. She is the most incredible doula and we can't say enough good things about her as a person and the endless guidance, expertise, and support she provided us with throughout the pregnancy, labour, and thereafter. She made us feel so comfortable and we never felt rushed during any visit or call. She would always spend so much time answering all of our questions. Ariel would even do research re questions and send us articles, info, podcasts, etc. She would also check in routinely and make sure we were doing well, even when we didn't have questions. I also recall her helping us prepare questions for any upcoming visits with medical professionals so that we could ensure we got answers and info to our questions or concerns. You can tell how seriously she takes her role as a "birth partner" and it really shows. Thanks so much Ariel, the entire process would not have been the same without your knowledge, kindness, and support.xo

Ariel was an incredible support person for my first birth. I was immediately able to develop a trusting relationship with her that remained strong throughout my entire pregnancy and birthing journey. Ariel provided helpful resources on the front end of my birth and was a tremendous guide as we navigated the numerous challenges that we faced along the way. I experienced a 60+ hour early labour at home before transferring to the hospital and she sat alongside my husband the entire time. Following the birth of our son, Ariel checked in with us regularly and provided practical postpartum support. We honestly could not have gone through this experience without her!

Nikki

Sarah & Thomas

I wasn’t privy to the benefits of having a doula prior to meeting Ariel. I found out I was pregnant in the spring of 2019, & was sure that I would deliver in hospital. However, after speaking with Ariel, I quickly learned there was more to the pregnancy & labour process than I had ever imagined. She informed me of my pre/post labour options & encouraged me to find my voice. During my 3rd trimester, Ariel provided me with ample holistic & scientific material, which helped me feel more informed, confident & prepared.
I had better dialogue with my partner because he too was learning valuable insights & was able to advocate for our decisions & provide well informed opinions to our family & care providers. I always felt that Ariel really listened to what we had to say & was clear, kind & thorough in her responses (even to this day she follows up on any questions we have). Her demeanour was calm & caring & she never once made us feel like we should be doing things a certain way. On a personal note, Ariel asked me what kind of labour I wanted. Having suffered from endometriosis for years, we came up with a birth plan that would emulate the environment that I created for myself whenever I experienced endo pains. By staying home during active labour (so long as it was deemed safe by my midwives), I would be able to take the labour process into my own hands & have complete control of the noise level, lighting, mood & environment. For the first time in my pregnancy I felt empowered - Without Ariel, I never would have thought the way I did about labour, learned about the options available to me & developed a lasting relationship with a beautiful woman I now call my friend. We will be forever grateful for the pre/post labour care we received from her.
Thank you so much Ariel!
xo

I’m not even sure where to begin… I have nothing but praise for Ariel. I was a little late finding a doula but as soon as I had my first call with Ariel, we clicked right away. I knew I wanted a different birth than my traumatic first birth but I didn’t exactly know where to begin. My visits with Ariel were an amazing opportunity to connect and share my deepest desires and fears regarding birth. I felt supported every step of the way. Ariel has an amazing ability to guide and ask you questions that help you clarify what it is you want. I have to admit that it wasn’t until late into my pregnancy that I was finally able to name I wanted an unassisted free birth at home. Ariel was also fabulous at helping me navigate the medical system in a way that empowered me. Days before labour, I had a complete emotional meltdown. I’m not sure what I would do without Ariel’s calm and grounding energy. She took the time to chat with me and let me get it all out. Thanks to our chat I felt calm and ready for what was to come. When the day finally came, I called Ariel and she came right away. I immediately felt safe. Her presence is so calming and she was incredible at instilling confidence back in myself. If ever I swayed off my path during labour, Ariel offered only a few reassuring words that dispelled my fears and kept me going. I ended up having my dream birth and it is sincerely all thanks to Ariel. Yes, I was the one who laboured and birthed but without her I just wouldn’t have had the confidence to allow this incredible birth to unfold. I cannot recommend her enough. Not only is she super responsive and generous with her time, she is also very professional and experienced. Ariel is much more than just a doula… she’s a keeper of birth.

Maya

Ali

My husband and I chose to have a doula at our birth because we wanted to be informed and to feel supported on the day-of with a small birth team. When Ariel came to our home for an initial meet-and-greet I knew right away that she was the person I wanted at our birth. Her loving, down-to-earth presence made me feel connected to her right away. Her background in sport and innate knowledge of the body was a bonus! The pre-birth sessions were super informative and she shared interesting and relevant resources with us along the way. I also appreciated her sharing some of her first hand experience (being a mama of 3!). Because I trusted her knowledge of birth, I felt more comfortable trusting the process when the time came. She offered gentle encouragement and held space for me as I laboured through the night and I delivered our baby at home without pain medication (which is what I really wished for). After the birth she made herself available and even dropped off a beautiful gift for my first Mother's Day! I think about my birth, and therefore Ariel every day and I'm so grateful she has chosen to be a doula. Can't recommend her enough!

Ariel was such an integral part of our prenatal, birthing and postnatal experience. We felt so supported and educated by Ariel right from our first meeting. She is super informative and provided us with a great overview of the birthing process with a scientific/biological lens as well as insight from her experience as a doula that made it easy for us to get a sense of what we might expect during our first birth. Once labour began, Ariel was easily reached and came to support us through the earlier stages of birth at our home. I can't express how much we leaned on her when we had moments of uncertainty or needed reassurance. Ariel was a comforting, calm presence during the process when we were at home on our own. We felt safe and whenever we were unsure about something, Ariel was there. She worked so well with our midwives when we were at the hospital, providing gentle encouragement and support to both myself and my husband. I have to add that she was 30+ weeks pregnant at the time, and my labour was not short! She was incredible and offered herself to the birthing process so selflessly. I experienced some pretty major postpartum anxiety immediately after the birth of our son, and Ariel was amazing at checking in to see how we were doing and offering affirmations and positivity. When I reached out to see if she had suggestions for resources to connect with to help me through the PPA, she offered suggestions of renowned professionals through her doula network. I loved our postpartum visits - they were grounding and it was so amazing to hear Ariel's perspective of our birthing experience and to talk about everything I was going through with her. I can't recommend Ariel as a doula enough. She's so passionate about supporting birthing people and has taught me so, so much! Anyone who has an opportunity to work with her is extremely lucky. Thank you, Ariel! You're the best!

Georgia

Shelby

Ariel was my doula when I had my baby boy, Wyatt. I hired her when I was only 2 months pregnant so I had her support during my whole pregnancy. It was amazing to be able to send her a quick text when I needed support or had a question and she was so quick to be there for me. On the day of Wyatts birth I couldn't imagine not having her there. Feeling her calm presence during every contraction and feeling her hands on my shoulders telling me I was safe was what I needed. She got to know me and my husband so well that she knew exactly what to do and how to support us. I would recommend Ariel to anyone.

Ariel has a warm and calming presence and we knew from the moment we met that we wanted her at our birth. She has an open mind about pregnancy and childbearing. She listened to us through every meeting and asked thoughtful questions that allowed us to really understand what to expect from our birth. Ariel always made us feel like we were making the right choice for us. She is incredibly knowledgeable and helped us source information even when our birth plan took a quick and unexpected turn. Though we were planning a home birth, we ended up in hospital. Ariel was with us every step of the way. I cannot begin to express the gratitude I feel for her presence through my 24 hours of labour. From calling the midwife, to helping me through the car ride to the hospital, to physically and emotionally supporting me through hours of active labour, I honestly cannot thank her enough. She was the confidence and the reassuring eyes that my partner and I needed. To us, having a doula isn’t just about having someone coach you through your first time, it’s about having someone in your corner for the journey. Ariel was exactly that and I would ask her to be at our next birth in a heartbeat. I have recommended her to all of my friends. Seriously, just meet her and you’ll know she was made for this job. In Ariel, we found more than a doula, we found a lifelong friend. That’s the honest truth.

Andrea

Stephanie