Saco River Midwifery,

69 Shadagee Road, Saco, ME 04072

"Upon moving to Maine at the end of my 2nd trimester, I was very fortunate to have multiple options for a midwife for my first homebirth, with my second child. After interviewing 3 midwifes, I am grateful my intuition led me to choosing Ariel and her team. Ariel has always shown compassion and respect to me and the little being I was growing inside. We looked forward to our prenatal visits, because it was such a personal interaction that built trust and friendship between us, visit after visit. Each time my partner and I were provided with resources to make informed decisions for my wellbeing and for our child. After her in-home pre-natal visits, we always felt more knowledgeable, well-supported and in "good hands." Ariel made the experience meaningful for our 8 yo daughter while looking for the heartbeats and measuring, and responded to her curious mind with thoughtful answers to her many, many questions. It was a family experience. Then in January 2021, Ariel and her team provided us the opportunity to birth safely in the comforts of our tiny home, as a family. They added a beautiful energy to our small circle, where I felt supported and empowered to birth naturally. They came well prepared for a variety of scenarios, should they had arisen. When action was needed during the birth, Ariel and her team were knowledgeable on how to respond, and were prepared to. Meanwhile they exuded a sense of calm, which allowed me to remain centered and relaxed, allowing me to have a positive and beautiful birth experience. The high level of personal care continued postpartum for me and my baby. Ariel always shows respect to our little one and their body during check ups. I was empowered to unleash my inner wisdom and tap into my sacred self to reclaim my rights as a woman and mother, to birth freely and naturally, with no judgement. All this with the full support of knowledgeable and caring women. With Ariel's midwifery services, I had an experience I wish for all other women, and for my own daughter who was able to witness and be apart of it all."

"Ariel was so helpful to me after my first baby was born. She encapsulated my placenta quickly and professionally and provided helpful breastfeeding support. She was so knowledgable and supportive. She is beyond professional and practices the ultimate level of care for her clients and their families. Our community is lucky to have her!"

"As a midwife myself I feel a clear judge of Ariel’s midwifery skills and bed side manor. I have known her for years and could not recommend a more competent capable midwife. She is bright, compassionate, and pours herself into her client’s care in a way that serves families and the community at large with the greatest of care. She is on a very short list of midwives whom I would trust to birth my own child and any family would be lucky to have her to care for them. I would give 6 stars if I could. Highly recommend."

"Ariel handled my placenta encapsulation with Grace and professionalism. Despite contacting her fairly last minute she explained everything and jumped right in to take care of us. Since she has handled my body care ordering tests and ultrasound as needed and always acting with kindness and thoroughness. I’m so grateful to have Ariel as part of my healthcare team!"

"We are so thankful that we found Ariel for the birth of our second child. Ariel will be a good match for you if you are looking for extremely professional, thoughtful care during your pregnancy and postpartum. She is a direct communicator and will help you to trust your intuition as a mother and as a birth partner. She also helped us to prepare and include our older daughter in the birth process. We wish we could give her six stars!"