Ariane
BIRTH & POSTPARTUM DOULA
Ariane Samuels Trim is a trained birth and postpartum doula based in New York City and the founder of Momou Maternity, a motherhood centered brand created to support and celebrate women throughout pregnancy and postpartum. Inspired by her own journey into motherhood, Ariane is passionate about providing grounded, compassionate, and culturally responsive care to families during one of the most transformative times in their lives.
Trained through Mama Glow Foundation, Ariane supports families through pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum transition with a nurturing and judgment free approach centered around emotional support, advocacy, education, and comfort measures. She is especially passionate about supporting underrepresented mothers and helping families feel informed, empowered, and deeply cared for throughout their experience.
Alongside her doula work, Ariane brings years of experience in fashion and community centered entrepreneurship through Momou Maternity, where she combines wellness, motherhood, and representation in meaningful ways. Her approach to care is warm, intuitive, and rooted in the belief that every family deserves to feel supported, seen, and honored throughout their journey.
Testimonials
“[Ariane] demonstrated a natural sense of awareness, curiosity, and growing knowledge around the birthing experience that immediately stood out to me. Because of this, I felt confident and excited to invite Ariane to support me during my pregnancy journey.
Working with Ariane was truly a blessing. She listened deeply, made me feel seen and heard, and provided a level of emotional support that was both grounding and empowering…When it came time for me to give birth to my son, Ariane’s presence made all the difference. I felt safe, prepared, and supported…Her calm energy, attentiveness, and genuine care helped me navigate the experience with confidence.
I can wholeheartedly say that she is a genuine, compassionate, and wholehearted person who is truly called to this work…I highly recommend Ariane to anyone seeking a dedicated and nurturing doula. She brings not only knowledge and skill, but also heart, intention, and a deep commitment to the families she serves.”
— Gena J.
“Ariane’s energy and personality was the key for us to confirm we wanted to work with her…I saw her real talent and capability [at the birth of our baby]. Her kindness and passion moved me and changed me. It was so easy to just chat with her, but she never lacked the [awareness] of what we needed; she responded to texts/calls immediately…
We booked her for postpartum…[and] again we were super relaxed and comfortable around her...I hope these words show how grateful I am to her, and how much admiration I have for what she does.”
— Kai