Arianna Benedict

Birth & Postpartum Doula

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About

My Name is Arianna Benedict. Most people call me Ana (Ah-nuh) for short. Birth has been a passion of mine for a long time. When I was in my late teens, I knew I wanted to work in the birth world, but I wasn't sure how exactly. Then I heard of Doulas. It wasn't until I went to my sisters first birth that I knew that I truly wanted to be a doula. I saw a need that I could fill.I believe EVERY woman should be able to obtain doula services if she desires to do so. My goal as a doula is to help you have the best birth experience possible.I do that by providing:Evidence based information. I believe that if you don't know what your options are, you don't have any. I can provide help with creating your birth preferences (birth plan). I want to help you to feel informed and confident about your birth.Emotional Support. I will be there to encourage you, listen to you and be your shoulder to cry on. I understand that birth can be tough, but you are too.Physical support. I will do my best to help ease your pain and bring comfort. Whether it be by helping you change positions, holding your hand, counter pressure, massage or breastfeeding support, etc.I have taken Birth & Postpartum Doula training through DONA international and I'm a Certified Childbirth Educator through Birth Beautifully.I live in Paris, Michigan with my best friend and husband Devan, our daughter Alice and our son Josiah and our daughter Lucy and youngest son Lucas.

BIRTH DOULA SERVICESHERE FOR YOUAfter beginning our relationship with a meet and greet, as your doula I am committed to your health and the wellbeing of your growing family, available whenever needed throughout your entire pregnancy as well as after giving birth. I will be there to provide you with continuous emotional and physical support, and answer any and all questions you may have.Upon signing birth doula service agreement I provide:-Unlimited support via phone, text and email up to 2 weeks postpartum.-2-3 Prenatal visits.-Continuous support during labor, delivery and 2 hours after birth.-2 Postpartum visits to see how you and your baby are doing, to process the birth experience and get feedback from you about my role as your doula.Contact me about my Birth Doula service fee. I will provide services at a reduced cost for low-income families or I can accept barters and payment plans for families with financial hardships.My birth and postpartum doula services are covered by these Medicaid health plans:•Priority health•Aetna•Molina•Meridian▪Blue Cross Complete•Straight MedicaidFor others without Mediciad I use a sliding scale between $1,500 and $2,700 depending on your family's financial situation. My goal is to make doula support accessible to as many families in our community as possible. I’m also happy to discuss a birth by donation option in cases of more extreme financial hardship (I can only take a limited number of these per year).

Postpartum Doula Services
HOW I ASSISTAs a Postpartum Doula I'm here to help a new family in those first days and weeks after bringing home a new baby. I work with each family individually to find out their particular needs. Some of the postpartum services that I can perform include:Breastfeeding supportHelp with the emotional and physical recovery after birthLight housekeeping so that mom does not feel so overwhelmedRunning errandsAssistance with newborn care such as diapering, bathing, feeding and comfortingLight meal preparationBaby soothing techniquesSibling careReferrals to local resources such as but not limited to parenting classes, pediatricians, lactation support and other parenting support groupsContact me about my Birth Doula service fee. I will provide services at a reduced cost for low-income families or I can accept barters and payment plans for families with financial hardships. My birth and postpartum doula services are covered by these Medicaid health plans:•Priority health•Aetna•Molina•Meridian•Straight Medicaid• Blue Cross CompleteFor others without Mediciad I use a sliding scale between $25-$35 hourly rate depending on your family's financial situation. My goal is to make doula support accessible to as many families in our community as possible. I am also open to decussing barter or trades for my services.

Contact

If you want to chat, you can email, call or text me.

Paris, Michigan231-388-0786
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