Testimonials

Becoming parents is an incredible but overwhelming journey, and the team at Central FL Doulas was the lifeline we didn’t know we needed postpartum. With limited local support, they quickly became our extended family, guiding us through those early, sleep-deprived months with so much care and expertise.
 

They helped with everything—from night shift relief and baby care to light household tasks, giving me time to rest, recover, and even take a much-needed bath or get in a workout. Their lactation support was also invaluable, offering guidance and reassurance as a new breastfeeding mom navigating those early challenges.

Beyond the practical help, they were a constant source of emotional support, always there to listen, encourage, and provide a sense of calm.

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I can’t imagine our postpartum experience without them, and I wholeheartedly recommend them to any new parents looking for compassionate, knowledgeable support during this life-changing transition.

Choosing Ariel to be my doula was the best decision I made during my pregnancy. Ariel is such a warm and loving person, and you can feel how passionate she is about being a doula.

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My husband and I are first-time parents, and Ariel was OUR rock throughout the whole process. She thoroughly explained what to expect and addressed all of our questions and concerns in a kind and nonjudgmental way. She always created a safe space for us during our sessions together and was always quick to respond when she wasn’t around.

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Ariel followed through with every plan and request when I went into labor and knew what to do when things didn’t go exactly as planned. She kept my husband calm while I was in labor and also created such a serene space for me—our nurse even commented on how relaxing our room was! I will never forget hearing Ariel’s voice during the peak of my contractions because it was her voice that calmed me down and helped me breathe through the discomfort every time.

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I loved that Ariel checked in on us after labor too because she helped me work through emotional baggage I was still carrying from labor.

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I truly feel that Ariel is a beautiful person, and she made such a positive impact on my pregnancy journey. I cannot recommend her enough to anyone who needs a doula.

Amy was my doula for both of my children. My oldest was born during the COVID pandemic when she was not allowed to be with us in person during the birth. However, she was readily available through phone or video chat as we needed—even talking to the nurses and doctors while they were in the room with us.

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I attempted to deliver naturally with my oldest, but being older, they would not let me go past my due date, so I was scheduled for an induction. After over 24 hours of labor and him not dropping, I made the very emotional decision for a C-section. I have a very big phobia of those, and Amy was there for me, making pro and con lists and helping me come to grips with the decision I needed to make to bring my almost 12 lb boy into the world.

Afterward, she was there to help me through postpartum blues and dealing with a traumatic C-section—one that I have no doubt she would have been able to prevent had she been allowed to be there or at least on the phone/video during, as they did not honor any of my wishes.

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With my second, I had some health complications, and she was measuring large too, so we made the decision to have a scheduled C-section. Amy was there for me through all of that—decision-making, heartache, second-guessing, and dealing with the trauma from my first.

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Amy helped me stand up for myself and make sure my wishes were honored. She held my hand and calmed me down when I started crying and shaking in fear. She was mine and my partner’s rock. Again, she was there postpartum for me—which was not nearly as bad with the much better experience I had, in large thanks to her presence.

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Amy is an amazing human who does not judge and will help support you with whatever decisions you make—even if they change late in the game, as both of mine did.