Meet Your Doula, Ariell
Birth Doula, Birth Photographer, Baby shower planner
Im a wife, mother of four boys, and birth professional passionate about supporting women through one of life's most defining moments.
I found my calling moments after I gave birth to my 3rd son. My OB told me I should help other women give birth. It was such an honor to hear and I knew I had to do something about it. After I had my 4th and final child. I mourned at the thought of never experiencing all the amazing moments of child birth again. So I decided to go do my doula training in June 2025. I got my DONA certification June 2026 and I am certified by DONA International through June 30, 2029.
I believe God designed women with incredible strength. My role as your doula is to remind you of the power you already carry. Through hands-on comfort measures, encouragement, and calm presence, I help you feel steady and supported. Through photography, I capture the moments that allow families to relive the strength and love that surrounded them as they welcomed their baby.
Through Gentle Pine Birth Services, I serve families across the White Mountains of Arizona, offering birth support from baby shower to birth with a warm and grounded approach.
My hope is that when you look back on your birth story - whether through memories or photographs - you remember feeling strong, supported, and surrounded by care.
Support. Strength. Sacred Moments.
Professional Credentials
I am proud to be a Certified Birth Doula (CD(DONA)). DONA International is one of the world's most respected organizations for professional doulas, with rigorous requirements for education, evaluations, and evidence-based birth support.
American Heart Association Heartsaver® CPR AED & First Aid Certified
Trained in adult, child, and infant CPR, AED use, and first aid, helping me provide a safe and prepared presence while supporting families during labor and birth.
FAQ
How many pictures will we receive?
Every birth is different, the amount depends on the birth itself. Anywhere from 50-75 via an online gallery.
When do you go on call for my birth?
I am on call from 38 weeks till birth of your baby for doula and photography.
How long does it take to get our photos?
I will have them ready up to 2 weeks postpartum.
Why is birth support so important?
Birth is one of the most powerful and transformative moments in a family's lives. Having continuous support during labor can make a huge difference in how a mother feels physically, emotionally, and mentally throughout the experience and especially postpartum.
While medical providers focus on the clinical side of birth, a doula focuses entirely on the emotional and physical well-being of the mother and her family.