Kind words.
It is an honor to be apart of your journey.
“Compassionate and Understanding”
“Ariel was a life saver after we were having second thoughts about our pregnancy and birthing plan. She was compassionate and understanding when we voiced our concerns and really made us feel like home birth was the best fit for our family. Throughout our pregnancy Ariel was informative and answered all our questions. She was able to make our appointments around my husband's rotating work schedule so he could be at all of them. We heard our baby at each appointment and Ariel referred us for our ultrasounds and lab work locally. I would definately recommend Ariel in all pregnancy and birth related areas. Without her we wouldnt have our baby girl! Ariel came for several post partum appointments to make sure baby and I were doing well. A huge thanks to Ariel!”
-H. S.
“Loving, patient, gentle, knowledgeable. Everything you could possibly ask for with a midwife!” - R.R.
“Her Tool Box is Filled to the Brim”
“I hired Ariel as a CLC after giving birth as a surrogate. She supported me while I was pumping breastmilk as a milk donor. She was very informative and provided compassionate care. If she didn’t have the answer to a question she promptly was able to help me research to find out. Her tool box is filled to the brim with resources and skills to promote better breastfeeding outcomes for new parents. She also provided emotional support during my very unique rocky circumstances. I felt prepared to be able to go back to work and pump which was important to me. She is able to promote the care lactating parents need to better fulfill their breastfeeding/chestfeeding goals. I was able to donate milk to 10 local babies in the community. As a doula myself she has inspired me to take my CLC course this November to support other lactating parents the way she supported me. She also has supported me as a doula by providing insight, guidance and resources to support my full spectrum doula clients.
We are lucky to have her apart of our birth community. I am lucky to call her my friend.”
-H.L.
I believe that birth matters.
Having supportive, empowering care can change everything.
“Ariel was our Doula for our sons birth, and let me just say that there have been few times in my life where I felt my family was more supported, emotionally, physically, spiritually. I cannot recommend her highly enough!” -D.M.
“I was blessed to have Ariel as my doula for the birth of my second son. The care and skill I received during my birth was everything I could have asked for and more. She was there at every turn with comfort, knowledge, love, and even humor. My heart is so full even writing this review with the memories flooding back and I’m afraid words do not adequately express how grateful I am to her.” -Vicki
“Ariel was our doula for our first born. She was patient, kind, knowledgeable and strong. It was a long labor and she was supportive and wonderful throughout.” - R.R.O.
“Ariel is absolutely amazing! She encapsulated our placenta, made a tincture, and made us an umbilical keepsake as well. She has been such a wonderful resource and help to me and so many other mothers I know. I highly recommend working with her!” - M.B.D.
“Upon moving to Maine at the end of my 2nd trimester, I was very fortunate to have multiple options for a midwife for my first homebirth, with my second child. After interviewing 3 midwifes, I am grateful my intuition led me to choosing Ariel and her team. Ariel has always shown compassion and respect to me and the little being I was growing inside. We looked forward to our prenatal visits, because it was such a personal interaction that built trust and friendship between us, visit after visit. Each time my partner and I were provided with resources to make informed decisions for my wellbeing and for our child. After her in-home pre-natal visits, we always felt more knowledgeable, well-supported and in "good hands." Ariel made the experience meaningful for our 8 yo daughter while looking for the heartbeats and measuring, and responded to her curious mind with thoughtful answers to her many, many questions. It was a family experience.
Then in January 2021, Ariel and her team provided us the opportunity to birth safely in the comforts of our tiny home, as a family. They added a beautiful energy to our small circle, where I felt supported and empowered to birth naturally. They came well prepared for a variety of scenarios, should they had arisen. When action was needed during the birth, Ariel and her team were knowledgeable on how to respond, and were prepared to. Meanwhile they exuded a sense of calm, which allowed me to remain centered and relaxed, allowing me to have a positive and beautiful birth experience.
The high level of personal care continued postpartum for me and my baby. Ariel always shows respect to our little one and their body during check ups.
I was empowered to unleash my inner wisdom and tap into my sacred self to reclaim my rights as a woman and mother, to birth freely and naturally, with no judgement. All this with the full support of knowledgeable and caring women. With Ariel's midwifery services, I had an experience I wish for all other women, and for my own daughter who was able to witness and be apart of it all.” - R.A.