the birth doula

what you receive

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Initial consultation

1 initial 30 minute consultation to see if we are a good fit!

prenatal visits

3 Prenatal visits- Focusing on building safety and trust in our relationship, sharing information and birth knowledge, childbirth education, going over comfort measures, birth plans, yoga for pregnancy, birth visualization, birth art, preparing mind, body, & spirit for birth, & postpartum planning

on-call support

On call 24/7 ( 38-42 weeks Postpartum), continuous email and phone support.

Back Up Doula Support

on-call support

On call 24/7 ( 38-42 weeks Postpartum), continuous email and phone support.

Back Up Doula Support

Continuous labor support

I offer Continuous support throughout your labor and delivery. I meet you at your home, birth center, or hospital.

postpartum Integration visit

1 Postpartum visit (2 hours) During this visit we will check in about how you are feeling, recovering, and adjusting to life with a new baby. I answer your questions, support with breastfeeding (latching and positions), sleeping, & recovery.

Birth Packages

Standard Birth Package

3- Prenatals ( 1 Via Zoom, 1 hour & 2 in person, 2 hours)
Prenatals 1-2: Intros, Child birth preparation, Birth plan support, Positioning for birth, breath work, managing fears, belly mapping, getting in to positions and comfort measures with partners
Prenatal 3: Postpartum Planning, Importance of Postpartum, Recipes, Bath cooking, meal trains, Community support
On call from 37 weeks to 42 weeks
Back Up Support
1- Postpartum Visit (2 hours)

In Depth Birth Package

4- Prenatals ( 1 Via Zoom & 3 in person, 2 hours)
- Prenatal 1-3: Intros, Child birth preparation, Birth plan support, Positioning for birth, birth art, breath work, managing fears, belly mapping, Setting up your birth space, birth bag, getting in to positions and comfort measures with partners
  Prenatal 4: Postpartum Planning, Importance of Postpartum, Recipes, Bath cooking, meal trains, Community support
  -On call from 38 weeks to 42 weeks
  -Back Up Support
  2, Postpartum Visits (2 hours)
  -Postpartum 1: Support with Birth Integration, Lactation
  -Postpartum 2: Closing of the Bones, Womb Massage

placenta encapsulation

I’ll pick up your placenta within 24 hours after birth
First steam the placenta with ginger
Dehydrate them in a food grade dehydrator
Grind the placenta into a powder, and encapsulate the powder into a pill for ingesting.
All encapsulation is delivered in glass storage container
Written instructions for storage and handling & guidelines for taking your capsules
Umbilical cord keepsake
Delivery of your capsules completed within 72hrs postpartum
A decrease in postpartum mood disorders
Increased production of oxytocin
Decrease in stress hormones
Restoration of iron levels following bleeding after birth
Increased milk supply

Ceremonial Birth Package

Mother Blessing Ceremony Pregnancy
Closing of the Bones: Postpartum Womb massage, Herbal Bath, Closing Ceremony
Placental Burial Ceremony (Optional)
4- Prenatals ( 1 hour & 3 in person, 2 hours)
- Prenatals 1-3: Intros, Child birth preparation, Birth plan support, Positioning for birth, birth art, breath work, managing fears, belly mapping, Setting up your birth space, birth bag, getting in to positions and comfort measures with partners
- Prenatal 4: Postpartum Planning, Importance of Postpartum, Recipes, Bath cooking, meal trains, Community support
On call from 38 weeks to 42 weeks
Back Up Support
2, Postpartum Visits (2 hours)
-Postpartum 1: Support with Birth Integration, Closing of the Bones & Womb Massage #1
-Postpartum 2: Closing of the Bones & Womb Massage #2
Mother Blessings
An intimate celebration inspired by many traditons from all over the world. This ceremony is held to prepare an expectant mother for her birth journey—We shower the mama with love, support and encouragement. The act of birth is seen as a rite of passage for women & partner, and this is meant to help a woman feel more mentally, physically and emotionally ready to give birth.
Closing of the Bones
It consists of an oil massage of the abdomen and uses fabric (a Mexican scarf called a robozo) to rock, bind and close the pelvis. It is a traditional ritual used in Mexico and other parts of Central and South America after women have given birth to support their postnatal recovery.
Placental Burial Ceremony
Lets create a ritual to honor the completion of the pregnancy and birth, and honoring a woman’s journey into motherhood. We recognize the powerful nature of the placenta and the way it nourished and accompanied baby out of the womb. We can plant a tree, offer it to the earth, and create a space to honor this chapter in life.

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“Birth is an opportunity to transcend. To rise above what we are accustomed to, reach deeper inside ourselves than we are familiar with, and to see not only what we are truly made of, but the strength we can access in and through birth."

—Marcie Macari

Words can't even begin to describe how incredibly grateful I am for all that Ariana did for me and my daughter. Her presence is warm, accepting, gentle, and filled with love. She is passionate about helping mama's be the best version of themselves so they can in turn pour out from an overflowing cup to their littles. Having her prepare my meals to keep me nourished was a game changer! I don't think my mental health would have survived had she not made sure I was fed. Having a hot bath drawn and the chance to take a cat nap to rejuvenate was AMAZING! I knew my daughter was safe and loved well when Ariana was here so I could rest easy. I looked forward to the days she would come, and as I write this, I realize how incredibly missed she is now that we have come to an end with our time together. I would hire Ariana time and time again if I had more children. She truly is an amazing human being!
- Nicole
Ariana is an amazing doula; she is kind, warm, nurturing and healing! Because of timing I could only have her as my postpartum doula, and she was absolutely a god send. Her cooking, company and massages were exactly what I needed. Ariana is a loving presence who truly cares and loves what she does. Her passion coupled with her generous personality makes for an amazing doula! I loved working with Ariana for the first six weeks postpartum, and I am so glad that if I need more, I can reach out and she will be there to help me. I cannot recommend Ariana more for a postpartum Ayurvedic doula!
-Kathryn
I'm so lucky that I had Ariana with me for the birth of my first child! My husband and I interviewed several doulas and chose Ariana because she was so easy to talk to, had a very calm presence, and had attended births at our local hospital in Santa Cruz. The in-person meetings and text/phone exchanges that we had prior to birth were a good opportunity for us to discuss my birth preferences and concerns. When labor started, Ariana checked in with my husband and I by phone several times and later helped us judge when it was time to go to the hospital. She was there to support me in the waiting room while my husband was stuck filling out paperwork at the front desk (I honestly don't know how I would have gotten through that period of time without her). Once we were in the delivery room she was a fierce defender of my birth preferences in a way that my husband and I, as first-time parents in an unfamiliar situation, could not possibly have been on our own. Right after the birth (which had some unexpected complications), Ariana was there to offer the calm reassurance that I really needed, and that I generally did not get from the hospital staff. She even fed me my first post-birth meal when I couldn't feed myself! Overall Ariana did an amazing job of making me feel cared for before, during, and after my birth experience and I can't recommend her enough!
-Becky Jensen
We loved working with Ariana and 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a birth doula. She has such a special place in our heart and if we have another child, we'll want Ariana there with us.
Ariana was an essential team-member of our birth team and we can't imagine our pregnancy or labor without her. She brought a positive energy and always said the right thing to encourage me! During pregnancy, she helped calm anxieties and taught me lots of exellent stretches and exercises that I did everyday. She helped mentally prepare me and my husband for labor and gave us peace of mind that an experienced doula would be there to guide us. She is very knowledgable and a calming presence. She goes above and beyond, for example offering to look up acupuncture services near our home.
My labor was 35 hours, without an epidural or any pain medication. This journey would not have been possible without my amazing team of Ariana and my husband. They took turns being with me, massaging my back, holding my hand, giving me water, encouraging me, and counseling me when the medical staff presented us with options for encouarging labor to progress. Ariana was with us the entire time, making our hospital room comfortable and cozy.
-Nicole L