Arrianna Towner Birth & Postpartum Doula in San Diego, CA

As a first-time mom who planned for an unmedicated vaginal delivery, it was important for me to have a doula. We chose Arri to support us and deliver our baby girl in early September. It was such a pleasure to work with her and have her be by our side in the last trimester; it made me feel so confident that we can tackle anything that comes our way. Arri was such a calm spirit, very knowledgeable about all the techniques that my husband and I can use throughout the last month of pregnancy. We learned a lot through the initial meetings, and she validated that we were learning the right things in our research and classes. Her hands-on approach to showing us laboring positions and also all the tips and tricks to having the house ready for our newborn was so useful! Having Arri on call and responsive via text during my last few weeks was important to have a knowledgeable voice, guiding me and my husband through every step of the way. She coached and guided me through my labor contractions and help us move through early laboring at home, to sending ourselves to Sharp March Birch. Having Arri there for the delivery was exactly what I hoped for, a grounding person who wasn’t one of the multiple nurses and doctors who were buzzing in and out of the room. She knew my birth preferences, and supported my husband and I throughout the entire experience and was there with us from start to finish all the way through the recovery room. Definitely chat with Arri to be your doula, she was great!

— Jamie M

I had the pleasure of working with Arri during the delivery of my baby last spring, and I can’t recommend her enough. From the very beginning, she was calm, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable. She came to meet me and my mom at my home before the birth, took time to answer all our questions, and made me feel truly supported and heard. Even though my birth plan changed—I was induced and ended up needing an emergency C-section—Arri was there for me through it all and available through text before she arrived at the hospital. She didn’t push any particular approach or judgment, and she supported me fully in every decision I made. Arri has a very grounding energy—she’s gentle, easy to talk to, and deeply reassuring. I’m so grateful she was part of my journey, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a calm, compassionate, and knowledgeable support person through pregnancy and delivery.

— Emily Reichart

We are beyond grateful for Arri’s incredible support during the birth of our daughter. As first-time parents, we were unsure of what to expect physically and mentally. We couldn’t have asked for a more compassionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated doula! Arri was an amazing advocate when our plan had to shift, and she made sure my birth preferences were still heard. She provided emotional and physical support through out the entire labor & birth. I highly recommend Arri to anyone looking for a doula. I couldn’t imagine my birth without her being present.

— Sarah C.