Today we’d like to introduce you to Rabsaris Arreaza.
Hi rabsaris, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I’m Rabsaris, and I became a doula almost a decade ago, long before I knew this work would become the center of my life. What first drew me in wasn’t a dramatic story — it was the quiet, powerful feeling I had the first time I supported someone through birth. I remember thinking, “Oh. This is what I’m meant to be doing.”
Over the years, my practice grew through word of mouth, one family at a time. I supported people through their first pregnancies, their VBACs, their NICU journeys, their surprises and pivots and second babies. And the more I worked, the more I realized that birth isn’t just an event — it’s a relationship. A long one.
Eventually my mom, Magedda, joined me, bringing her own warmth, intuition, and the kind of postpartum care people remember for life. Working together felt natural — we approach birth differently, but with the same heart. Families always tell us it feels like being held by two generations at once.
Today we support parents from early pregnancy through the first year or two postpartum. Some clients we’re with for twelve months straight. Some become part of our extended family. That long arc of care is what makes our work feel so meaningful — it’s not just about the moment a baby is born, but about how a whole family is born and supported.
That’s the short version of how Doula Vida Atlanta came to be: one birth, one relationship, one growing sense of purpose at a time.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth, straight road. Birth work rarely is.
For me (Rabsaris), one of the biggest challenges was learning how to do this work after becoming a parent myself. I already knew — long before my baby was born — that I didn’t want to hustle through birth work or stack clients in a way that burned me out. But once I my kiddo, that clarity deepened. I realized I needed to take fewer clients and spend more time with each family prenatally, really getting to know them and supporting them in a way that felt sustainable and human. That meant honoring my own limits, trusting my pace, and letting my practice reflect the kind of care I wanted to offer.
For my mom, Magedda, one of her early challenges was confidence — not ability. English isn’t her first language, and she used to worry that it might hold her back. But anyone who has been in a room with her knows her warmth needs no translation. Her hugs have no language barrier, and her care pours out of her in a way people feel instantly. Her knowledge, her presence, her intuition — that’s what families fall in love with. Watching her grow into her role with such tenderness has been one of the best parts of working together.
And like many doulas, we’ve both had to learn how to find and build community in a field that can sometimes feel isolating. Creating relationships with other birth workers, learning how to support each other, and making sure we are cared for too — those are lessons we’ve had to learn and relearn along the way.
Every challenge has shaped the way we practice now — slower, deeper, more intentional — and we’re grateful for that.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
My mom and I work as a mother–daughter doula team, offering birth support, postpartum care, and childbirth education that goes far beyond the basics. People often describe our work as “deep,” and that feels true — we spend a lot of time getting to know the families we support, sometimes from early pregnancy through the baby’s first or even second year of life. That continuity is one of the things that makes our work unique. It builds trust, real relationships, and a sense of being held that lasts long after birth.
I (Rabsaris) specialize in birth support and childbirth education. I’m known for asking thoughtful questions, helping people understand themselves, and giving them tools that feel human and doable — not overwhelming. I love blending practical, evidence-based preparation with emotional grounding and advocacy. Birth is unpredictable, but the right support can make someone feel centered, confident, and seen no matter how it unfolds.
My mom, Magedda, focuses on postpartum care. People instantly soften around her — she brings the kind of warm, steady presence that makes new parents feel safe. She’s known for her gentle guidance, her nourishing meals, her intuition with newborns, and her belief that care should meet people where they are, not where a book says they “should” be. Families often tell us that having her in their home feels like being loved and supported by family.
Together, we’re most proud of the relationships we build. Many of the families we support stay in our lives long after their babies have grown. We’re there for births, for second babies, for the messy middle of postpartum, and for the little milestones in between. We don’t see our work as transactional — it’s a shared journey.
What sets us apart is the way we combine skills, generations, personalities, and perspectives into one practice. We support people clinically, emotionally, and practically — but above all, we support them with heart.
Before we let you go, we’ve got to ask if you have any advice for those who are just starting out?
The biggest thing we wish we knew early on is this: you’re not the doula for everyone — and that’s a good thing. Own your style, your strengths, and your limits. The right families will find you.
Build a referral list. This work runs on connection, not competition. Collaborate with other doulas, meet providers you trust, and create a network you can lean on. You will never know everything, and you’re not supposed to — that’s where community shines.
Find your people. Nurture relationships. Let yourself learn from every birth, every family, and every mistake. The longer you’re in this work, the more you’ll see that it’s not about being the “perfect” doula — it’s about being a steady, human presence in someone’s life when they need it most.
Pricing:
- Birth Doula Support: $2,500 Includes four in-depth prenatal visits, a full self-paced childbirth education course, continuous birth support, and follow-up postpartum care.
- Postpartum Doula Care: $40–$45 per hour Flexible in-home support focused on recovery, newborn care, nourishment, and emotional steadiness.
- Payment plans are always available, and families who work with us for both birth and postpartum receive preferred rates.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.doulavidaatlanta.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doulavidaatlanta/
Image Credits
Rabsaris & Magedda – Doula Vida Atlanta
