“Arrieanna is a wonderful and caring doula. She was there for me throughout my pregnancy, labor, and post natal recovery. I met Arrieanna through my wonderful doctor at Natividad Medical Center. This was my second pregnancy and I wanted a natural, medicine free birth.
With my first pregnancy I was hoping for a natural birth; however, I felt pressured to get an epidural. That experience made me realize how valuable Doulas are. Doulas are your voice and coach during labor, they understand your needs; and that is exactly what Arrieanna did for me. She was an amazing help during my labor. She was there guiding me through deep breaths and applying counter pressure during contractions. She also went out of her way to provide LED candles, essential oils, and relaxing music to make my labor feel more calm and comfortable. On top of all that she was able to take some really good pictures of us during labor and afterwards. Without her help I wouldn’t have been able to experience the birth I of my dreams.”
“Dear Erica, I just wanted to write to say thank you so much for your support and kindness during my labor. I couldn’t have done it without you, (or at least it would have involved significantly more fear and discomfort,) and I am so incredibly grateful to have had you by my side. It must be a truly beautiful thing to be a doula! Bringing so much comfort to people’s lives and being so needed. Hiring you was the smartest decision I made! I think my doctor is crazy if he thinks I could have made it through the most intense experience of my life with my panicked husband and the midwife. It’s just not the same thing. I couldn’t image the nurse on duty cradling me in her arms as I suffered through continuous contractions… I wish you all the best and hope that you continue to bring calm and relief to women in San Francisco, and who knows, you might be around for a second try.”
“I had the privilege of being supported for post partum services by the owner Arrieanna Martinez. My baby came three weeks early to our surprise and Arrieanna with no hesitations made herself available to support our family. I am a first time mom so I had so many questions and felt overwhelmed with the transition and she was comforting and encouraging with her support. Her care for our family was incredible. Whether it was washing bottles, baby laundry, helping me care for our little one or preparing a hearty snack she was so warm and always sharing her doula wisdom and knowledge. Being a new parent is so beautiful and challenging and to have Arrieanna support with the daily new routine helped my healing journey and allowed me to be more present with my little one. We definitely recommend!”
“Erica helped us to stay focused and in the present, she helped us to enjoy what was happening when it was happening. She was a great support to my husband as well”
“Arrieanna is an absolutely wonderful doula I’d recommend to any family for their birthing or postpartum needs. We had an abrupt birthing experience a couple of weeks before our due date and had to find a doula within short notice and we’re thankful that Arrieanna was available and was ready to come visit us the day we got back home from the hospital.
Arrieanna made sure that the transition from hospital to home was as smooth as it could be and took care of all our of baby and mother’s needs during the hours of her service.
Arrieanna been extremely contactable and quick to respond too. She’s punctual and has excellent work ethic.”
“Arrieanna provide the best services during this time of postpartum for me and my little Girl. She help with light cleaning and help with my new born daughter but also through the days I gained a new Mom friend. She really made her time meaningful and forever grateful.”
“Erica was our guardian angel, we could not have done this without her – her presence and knowledge was invaluable”
“Arrieanna was wonderful and with my first time with Doula experience Arrieanna help very much with the chores and the children. One of the most helpful experience with Arrieanna was she came to my postpartum check up at the doctors. I honestly felt less stress and happy when she was around. Thank you!”
“Erica is extremely sensitive and compassionate. She understands the stresses and anxiety that a pregnant woman can have and supports with the utmost gentle words. Erica always told me to trust myself and gave me the confidence to trust that I could handle a natural birth again!”
“Erica was an angel on the day of the birth. She kept in regular phone contact with us while in early labor prior to going to the hospital. She was a reassuring voice and a wise coach shepherding us through the incredible experience. She met us promptly at the hospital as we arrived (offered to meet us beforehand, but we opted for her to meet us once at the hospital). Once at the hospital, the intensity of my wife’s contractions started to increase significantly, and I was sure glad that Erica was there! This is were she truly shined! She knew all the phases, signs and symptoms my wife was experiencing and comforted her with such sincerity and grace. She was extremely nurturing and knew just how to read my wife, consoling her lovingly but also challenging her when appropriate. She also helped me to be at my best and coached us as a couple as we strove to optimize the birthing process. “