Ari Eisen - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Ari

Hi everyone I’m Ari! (she/they) I'm a Trained Full Spectrum Doula located in Philadelphia, PA. I’m dedicated to providing trauma-informed, client-centered, and affirming care for all. My background in art and passion for research motivate me to offer imaginative, evidence-based birth education and holistic support. To read testimonials from parents who have trusted me to be a part of their experience, follow this link: https://doulamatch.net/profile/34407/ari-eisen. As a birth doula, my focus is on prenatal education that centers physical, emotional, social, and spiritual factors impacting your pregnancy and parenthood journey. I'm here to support your unique vision for your birth experience and serve as your advocate in times of need. I understand that the bodymind is vulnerable and reactive to regimes of oppression. My goal is to uplift the innate beauty and strength of all bodies, with a focus on supporting LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC parents in navigating barriers to just medical care (though I work with parents of all identities). I am sensitive to the institutions and practices that contribute to poor maternal and birth outcomes and I maintain that anti-racism is essential to holistic carework. For years, I've engaged in embodiment practices such as yoga, meditation, and acupuncture to deepen my connection with bodymind intelligence and navigate my own chronic pain journey gracefully. Throughout my various doula trainings, I've upheld my values, which I'm eager to share with you. It would be an honor to be your guide and provide you with compassionate, radically inclusive support.

Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Birth Doula Support

I’ll be there for you before the birth & for the birth itself Support includes: -Three prenatal visits covering: physiologic birth, relaxation, mindfulness, and coping techniques, information on common interventions, the pelvis/pelvic floor, pre-natal preparation stretches, labor positions, advocacy and communication in the birth room, essentials for a postpartum plan -Multiple months of individualized prenatal support (dependent on time of hire) -Continuity of care— on call 24/7 starting at 36 weeks -Assistance in creating a birth preferences plan -Attendance at the birth and for 1 - 2 hours post-birth -One 1.5 - 2 hour postpartum visit within the first 2 weeks after birth -Continuous phone, text, and emails throughout pregnancy until 2 weeks postpartum, to answer your burning questions ***I offer a sliding scale and payment plan options

$1,700 USD · Flat rate

Postpartum Doula Support (Daytime)

I’ll care for you as you heal, physically and emotionally, and as you go through a transformative time The support provided is tailored to the needs of the individual family, and can include: -uniquely tailored postpartum care plan -assistance with infant feeding, infant soothing, general baby care -breastfeeding/chestfeeding support, learning the ins and outs of your pump, proper milk storage, and bottle sanitization -coping skills individually designed for you as a new parent -fixing nourishing meals, meal prepping -light housework: tidying, laundry, and dishes, as needed -providing information and resources most helpful for your needs and questions -emotional and physical support -available by phone and email for questions when I’m not physically present -minimum 4 hours per in-home session ***I offer a sliding scale and payment plan options

$35 USD · Per hour

What to expect

A BIRTH DOULA IS SOMONE WHO… is trained to provide emotional, informational, physical, spiritual, mental, and other forms of support to birthing parents during pregnancy, birth, and immediate postpartum understands the physiology of birth is a continuous presence by the side of the laboring person throughout the labor assists the birthing person and their partner in preparing for birth is not a replacement for partners who are already supporting a birthing person— they can encourage partners to be more involved if they choose, help them to remember information, provide reassurance, walk through physiologic labor, and help explain interventions their goal is to help you have a safe and fulfilling childbirth as you define it!

Reviews for Ari Eisen

5.0 1 review

5.0

January 24, 2024

Ari is a wonderful doula. My husband and I worked with Ari during pregnancy and delivery (at the hospital). Ari was consistently a fantastic partner and coach to both of us. We felt understood, cared for, and supported. From listening to our goals, offering resources, and even providing a reassuring massage, Ari was a source of relief. We also appreciated that she was very knowledgeable but at no point told us what to do or passed judgments on our intentions for pregnancy and delivery. Ari is both calming and confident – the perfect energy to help me deliver our child. I strongly recommend them to any birthing parent or partner!

— Julianna B.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Birth Doula Training, Cornerstone Birthwork (2022)
Postpartum Doula Training, Cornerstone Birthwork (2022)
Full Spectrum Doula Training, Cornerstone Birthwork (2023)
Birth Coach Method Training (2022)
Spinning Babies Workshop (2023)

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Rhode Island School of Design (2020)

Languages

English

Credentials

CD

Specialties

Abortion Doula Care Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Aromatherapy Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Childbirth Education Endometriosis Evidence-Based Care Herbal Postpartum Care Hypnobirthing Method Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Mindfulness Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Pain Management Parenting Support Perinatal and Infant Loss Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Preconception Pregnancy Loss Prenatal Care Prenatal Life Relaxation Techniques Yoga

Frequently asked questions

What are the benefits to hiring a birth doula?

Doulas positively reinforce and normalize symptoms, feelings, and challenges that may arise during transition periods. They offer unconditional support that is also thoroughly researched and evidence-based. Doulas have a wealth of resources and can help connect you to care providers that you really click with and refer you to acupuncturists, massage therapists, prenatal yoga instructors, and more. Research has shown that having a birth doula can increase your chances of having a vaginal birth, shorten the time spent laboring, decrease the need for medical interventions (such as use of vacuum or forceps), decrease the chances of a cesarean birth, and overall improve the birth experience. Institutional and individual racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, and xenophobia can have a direct impact on medical experiences, and having a trusted companion can help with advocating for your rights and needs during a transformative time.