Arija Puah

Birth Doula
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
8 years of experience
5.0
About me

Hi & congrats on your journey! I am a birth doula and certified breastfeeding specialist. I have personally experienced hospital, birth center, and home births…assisted and unassisted. Since 2017, I have been supporting women and families by providing the education and resources needed to understand factors for a healthy pregnancy, the many nuances of labor and delivery, postpartum recovery, as well as a successful breastfeeding relationship. Let’s chat about your birth plan!

Education

Masters of Rehabilitation Counseling (2025)

Masters of Education (2014)

Bachelors of Psychology (2006)

Certification and training

Birth Doula (2017)

Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (2019)

Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy (2024)

Specialties
Advanced Maternal Age Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Career Counseling Doula Trainer Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Freebirth Healthy Eating Home Birth Labor Doula Latch Issues Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Nipple and Breast Pain Pain Management Prenatal Care Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Telehealth Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth
Languages

English

Service introduction

I offer birth consultations (home & hospital birth, assisted & unassisted/freebirth). I also offer breastfeeding support services.

Upcoming classes
Breastfeeding Prep: Black Breastfeeding Week 2025
Online event
EDUCATION is the number one factor to breastfeeding success. You don’t know what you don’t know when it comes to feeding a tiny human. Join Certified Breastfeeding Specialist Arija Puah to end Black Breastfeeding Week 2025 with "Boots on the Ground." This virtual class will cover *Breast Anatomy & Production *Postpartum Expectations *Positions & Latching *Newborn Nursing *Common Issues *Breastfeeding Myths *Alternative Feeding Methods *Pumping *Separation From Baby Both parents encouraged to attend!!
$25.00
USD
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Prep with Puah: Home Birth Edition!
Online event
Join this event for an empowering, interactive workshop led by Arija Puah—a birth doula and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist trained in maternal mental health. This session equips expectant parents with practical guidance on creating home birth plans, essential supplies to have on hand, and preparing for "the 4th trimester." Studies consistently show that doula care enhances both birth and postpartum outcomes—reducing interventions, increasing breastfeeding success, and supporting maternal mental health. Gain ACCESS - chat with a doula trained in birth, lactation, and maternal mental health. ADVICE - tips and strategies for a successful home birth following your preferences. AFFIRMATION - education, support, validation, and strength for the journey ahead. Register for “Prep with Puah: Planning for Birth and Beyond” to build your personalized birth plan and postpartum toolkit—so you can welcome your baby with strength, support, and peace of mind.
$75.00
USD
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Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
3
5.0

Arija was definitely heaven sent. She was our Doula for our youngest son. Being that I had a cesarean with my 1st born, I was determined to have a natural birth with my 2nd. Arija was there every step of the way. She was extremely informative and I learned so much from her, especially when it came to breastfeeding. She’s so caring and loves what she does. Not only did she assist me with having a successful and wonderful VBAC, she made sure I was great during my postpartum as well. We have a doula for life.

- Cassandra Y.

5.0

Arija is amazing! She’s knowledgeable, understanding, patient, supportive and detail oriented. She has so many resources to share and personal experience that helped me during my pregnancy, delivery; postpartum, and breastfeeding journies. She’s empowering and always made sure she told me she was proud of me. As someone that rarely hears that from people close to me, it meant the world to me to hear it from her so often.

- Dominique G.

5.0

Arijja Israel is amazing !!! She has helped me with my worries about my breast milk production; giving me all the resources and tools necessary to have an amazing breastfeeding experience. Recently she has also helped me with my transition to pumping due to having to go into work. The first day of pumping I pumped only 2oz but with her tips , the next day I pumped 4OZ!!! Her tips and tools are personalized and work so well ! She is the best !!

- Emunah I.

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