Hi, I’m Ari, a postpartum/infant care doula on the Boston Area Doulas team. I have worked with families and tiny humans for the last 14 years in a variety of roles. I have been a “baby person” for as long as I can remember— as a child I could always be found entertaining and helping out with the little ones in my life, always eager to tend to their needs. As I grew older and many, many younger cousins came into the picture, I shifted my love for babies into a babysitting & mother’s helper role. This is where I came to realize the true value in having a trusted support person in the home while caring for young children. I spent my college years working for the local YMCA in their summer camp and after school programs. When I eventually outgrew those roles, I returned to my love of in-home childcare support as a nanny for several years. Now, doula work encompasses everything I have loved about my childcare experiences and gives me the opportunity to continue supporting new parents and families in an invaluable way!

As your doula, it is my goal to work together in pursuit of a smooth, successful transition when you bring home your baby (or babies). I truly believe that there is no single correct way to raise a child, and that journey is individualized from child to child and family to family. By tuning in to your baby’s individual needs we will be able to give them a solid foundation for their life-long development. 

In addition to my doula training, I’m well-informed on topics including: infant/child development, car seat safety, weaning to solids, childcare planning, and more! I’m comfortable working with families of any composition and can even help navigate the adjustment period for family members who may require their own support on a regular basis because of neurodivergencies, disabilities, or other chronic conditions. With many tools in my toolbox, I’m ready to use my knowledge to meet you where you are and help your family navigate life with your newest addition(s)! 

My advice to expecting or new parents: Trust your intuition, you know your baby and family better than anyone else ever can! Surround your family with people who will best support your parenting goals, and try to take any unwanted advice with a grain of salt!

Outside of my doula work, I enjoy going to the beach, concerts and Red Sox games! You can always catch me out and about on the North Shore!

Childhood aspirations: a math teacher

Check out what one of Ari’s families had to say about her:

“When Ari worked with our family, she was always super reliable and steady. She worked with us in 2019 and into the early stages of the pandemic. It felt scary because everything was so unknown, and she really helped us get through it. She was extremely thoughtful, asking “how can I help,” and was proactive in finding ways to support. She had a great read on situations and tuned in to what I needed”- J