Ariel Beevers

Accepts insurance

Ariel Beevers

Q: What happens if birth doesn't go the way we planned?

Birth is a wild thing. Things can evolve in ways you never expected, or even fully expected... We adapt always and persevere together.

Q: What happens if you don't make it to the birth?

Assuming that you called me when you started feeling labor coming on... I'm not missing your birth. I take great care to be there earlier than actually needed. If you do not notify me that you are in labor and fail to call me at all, there is no refund and I'll be a little sad that I couldn't be your aid or photographer for such a momentous occasion. But this hasn't happened in all my years. Communication has always been top notch! If for some reason I am sick ( I'm rarely sick) or something tragic befalls me or my loved ones (this HAS happened!) then I have backup Doulas who will perform the birthing duties in my stead. As your Doula you will meet my backups during pregnancy.

Q: Do you take insurance?

YES! I have taken multiple insurances through the years and never had a problem.

Q: Do you accept payment plans or half insurance half cash?

Yes! I'm a patient person. Breaking up the money into manageable payments is how a lot of my clients have had to pay. Most clients who want the Doula/photography bundle ($2000.00) will bill insurance for Doula care and pay separately for the photography. I'm happy to work with you!

Q: Do you take any probono cases?

Yes. These cases are rare since I do accept Medicaid and most insurances. However I have attended DA, violent, teen births at no cost. If you are in need/want of a Doula and you're not confident you can pay, please call me/message me! I'm not judgmental and I believe everyone can benefit from having a sister in birth <3

Accepts insurance

Birth & Postpartum Doula

Alpena, Michigan

14 years of experience

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About me

Hello loves! I'm Ariel, a certified birth doula, herbal medic and birth photographer. I stumbled into the role of birth attendant in my early twenties by being the peace bringer and atmosphere regulator to all my girlfriends who were having babies. I gave birth to my first just a month after turning 17 and had the wonderful favor of a peaceful birth attendant who did more than rock my hips during labor, she strengthened my resolve and spoke to my body directly, encouraging through the rough parts and tuned my heart to find joy even in the pain. Ever since then I've found myself cultivating a knowledge set that would help women through the many trials of pregnancy, labor and post partum. This is more than a job for me, this is a calling. And every woman who has entered my care becomes a life long sister in birth.

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification;DONA (2023)

Herbal Medic for the Childbearing Years; Herbal Medic Academy (2021)

Credentials

CD (DONA)

Specialties

Anxiety Babywearing Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Photographer Birth Support Birth Trauma Birth Videography Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Photography Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Faith-Based Counseling Family Medicine Family Photography Fresh 48 Photography Genetic Testing Grief Counseling Healthy Eating Herbal Postpartum Care Home Birth Hormone Imbalances Infidelity and Trust Issues Keeping Fit Labor Doula Latch Issues Loss and Bereavement Doula Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Massage Maternity and Family Photography Maternity and Newborn Photographer Maternity Photography Midwife Support Mindfulness Multiples Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Naturopathic Medicine Newborn, Baby, & Birth Photography Newborn Photography Nipple and Breast Pain Nutritional Counseling Pain Management Panic Parenting Parenting Support Pelvic Floor Therapy Perinatal and Infant Loss Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Pilates Positive Thinking Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Chef Postpartum Depression Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Postpartum Photography Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Pregnancy Loss Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapy Prenatal Care Psycho-Educational Evaluation Recurrent Miscarriages Relaxation Techniques Self-Actualization Self-Compassion Self-Esteem Sexual Health Sibling Preparation Spirituality Stress Management Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Teenagers Toddlers Trauma Recovery Tweens Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Violence Water birth Well-Woman Care

Languages

English, French

Accepted insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Medicaid Samaritan Health Plan Operations

Service introduction

Birth Doula Services - Pregnancy, Birth & Post partum education, advocation & birth sister extraordinaire. Prenatal Massage included! There for your physical, psychological and spiritual needs during this life transition. *More on my website. Photography & Videography - Package deal includes maternity, birth & fresh 48 professionally edited photos and video. Herbal Medic - Got questions about natural supplements & herbs for any of your changing body needs, I've got the experience and training to custom curate blends for you as it pertains to your childbearing years! Teas, tinctures, salves, body lotions and more!

Packages

Birth Doula Package

-Prenatal visits, education, advocacy -Physical, Emotional & spiritual support during labor -Breastfeeding assistance & general post partum assistance There is so much that goes into the above descriptions. We unpack so much and learn how our unique relationship as birth sisters will flow naturally to ensure you are thoroughly taken care of and HOPEFULLY enter labor with peace beyond understanding. I'll likely dote on you and make you herbal treasures if you're the kind of person who likes that sort of thing. :) On call unlimited text, phone support Girlfriend for life <3 (weird to be paid but it's a happy side effect)

$1,400.00

USD Flat rate

Doula/ Photographer

All the benefits of being your doula & I'll snap some amazing photos for you. This package is a discounted Photography package because you first hired me as your doula. This package comes with less photos/videos than if you hired me solely as your birth photographer. However, you get all the benefits of me doting on you as your doula! This package is for those who maybe don't need/want a fully curated photo catalogue and video but do want some professional shots to remember labor and delivery. At the same time, you want my mama heart to envelope the atmosphere and work with you as we've decided is best for you and your birth. Whether that be hands on hip holding, massaging, praying and working you through labor positions and methods OR hands off sister who's trained to support you even without touching you.

$2,000.00

USD Flat rate

Photographer/ Videographer

There is something incredibly powerful about SEEING your birth. For so much of labor is done with our eyes closed. You'll be amazed at all the benefits photos and videos can have on your psyche after such a transformative experience. This is the package for you if you want someone who is intimately acquainted with the birthing room but who knows how to stay out of the way, in the background and can document the whole experience for you! And if you're the kind of person who knows the shots you want, AWESOME! I'm the gal that will go the lengths to get those shots for you! On call From the time you call me till a couple hours after birth I will be finding the best shots for you to look back on post partum. Professionally edited photos and videos can take anywhere from 2 weeks - 1 month because of the sheer amount of stock that's taken.

$1,000.00

USD Flat rate

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Frequently asked questions

What happens if birth doesn't go the way we planned?

Birth is a wild thing. Things can evolve in ways you never expected, or even fully expected... We adapt always and persevere together.

What happens if you don't make it to the birth?

Assuming that you called me when you started feeling labor coming on... I'm not missing your birth. I take great care to be there earlier than actually needed. If you do not notify me that you are in labor and fail to call me at all, there is no refund and I'll be a little sad that I couldn't be your aid or photographer for such a momentous occasion. But this hasn't happened in all my years. Communication has always been top notch! If for some reason I am sick ( I'm rarely sick) or something tragic befalls me or my loved ones (this HAS happened!) then I have backup Doulas who will perform the birthing duties in my stead. As your Doula you will meet my backups during pregnancy.

Do you take insurance?

YES! I have taken multiple insurances through the years and never had a problem.

Do you accept payment plans or half insurance half cash?

Yes! I'm a patient person. Breaking up the money into manageable payments is how a lot of my clients have had to pay. Most clients who want the Doula/photography bundle ($2000.00) will bill insurance for Doula care and pay separately for the photography. I'm happy to work with you!

Do you take any probono cases?

Yes. These cases are rare since I do accept Medicaid and most insurances. However I have attended DA, violent, teen births at no cost. If you are in need/want of a Doula and you're not confident you can pay, please call me/message me! I'm not judgmental and I believe everyone can benefit from having a sister in birth <3