Practice overview
I'm Ashley, a Afro-Caribbean mother to a 13 year old boy. A certified full spectrum doula trained with Ancient Song Doula Services. Throughout my career, I have had the honor of supporting 15 families during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, helping them navigate the beautiful journey of bringing new life into the world.
My passion for supporting families during this transformative time began when I experienced the birth of my own child. I realized the profound impact a skilled and compassionate doula can have on ones birthing experience. Although I wasn't able to have one myself, I was able to teach myself and those supporting me the role of a doula during birth, which allowed me to achieve all of my birth goals. Through this passion, I have dedicated myself to supporting families through this journey in a way that is personalized, empowering, and non-judgmental.
I believe in creating a safe and nurturing environment that allows parents to make informed decisions and feel supported throughout the process. My approach is grounded in evidence-based research and tailored to the individual needs of each family. I provide emotional, physical and informational support, as well as advocacy guidance, to encourage a positive and fulfilling birth and postpartum experience.
I am committed to continuing education and professional development to ensure that I am providing the most up-to-date and effective care possible. Whether you're planning a home birth, hospital birth, or a birth center delivery, I am here to support you every step of the way. I look forward to the opportunity to help you achieve your ideal birth experience.
Megan
December 20, 2022 at 10:09 am | Client reviewAshley has graciously extended her doula services to me for prenatal and postpartum care. The education and tools Ashley provided me with throughout my pregnancy helped me achieve an unmedicated birth within a hospital setting. My postpartum period has been a smoother transition thanks to Ashley’s support. Ashley has educated me on the importance of herbs, nutrition, and techniques to help me with breastfeeding. I appreciate the way Ashley helps me feel whole and recognized.
FANNY
December 20, 2022 at 10:11 am | Client reviewAshley has been absolutely amazing. Emotionally and mentally she has been a great help to me and to my family. She was great with explaining things to my children about this process. She has so much patience. I appreciate her so much. She goes above and beyond for her clients.
Minerva
December 21, 2022 at 11:55 am | Client reviewAshley was an instrumental part of my pregnancy and post-partum journey. Throughout my pregnancy, as my doula, Ashley offered me valuable information that allowed me to make decisions that aligned with how I wanted to carry out my pregnancy and birth. She was always readily available to answer the millions of questions I had, consistently offering factual answers and doing the research when necessary to provide me with the best care. Ashley’s warm nature and sincerity shine through making her a grounding presence, which was vital during my labor. The fact that she provided support during my labor virtually and was the most important voice for me in the room speaks volumes about her character and her gift as a doula. I experienced some complications post-birth and Ashley was able to travel to my home and provide immediate hands-on post-partum care for ten days. Without this care and her knowledge, as a single mother, I honestly do not know how I would have made it through those ten days. She was able to teach me how to breastfeed and taught me different tricks for handling a newborn while healing from a major surgery. Her dedication to bringing sacredness back into the birthing experience was and is the pillar of what has allowed me to say that my birthing experience, while different than what we planned, was still a powerful story and I am forever grateful for her.