Who is a Doula?
A trained professional who empowers and reassures women and their families during labor and after birth of a baby through continuous supportive care. MORE
Aria Mayland
Trained Birth Doula, DONA, Certified Yoga Instructor, Pre-Post Natal Yoga, Meditation, and Birth Visualizations
Aria Mayland is a trained birth doula and certified yoga instructor. Aria trained to be a doula through DONA International, under the tutelage of Ana Paula Markel. Most recently, she completed a workshop intensive with highly respected midwife Naoli Vinaver, of Nacionimiento Natural, and often works with local midwife Elizabeth Bachner, of Graceful Birthing.
Aria believes in an individual pathway to birth. Every birth, like every person, is highly unique. There is no one path for everyone. She will help you and your partner find the method of birthing that is right for you and will support you in that process. Aria believes in proactive medicine for a healthy labor: healthy diet, birth visualizations, breath-awareness exercises, and some form of daily exercise, be it yoga, walking, swimming, or whatever form of movement is best for you and your growing body.
Aria lives in Venice, with her husband and three year old daughter, whom she birthed at home. She is honored and excited to be a Head First doula.
