Practice overview
I started Postpartum Connection & Wellness in the Spring of 2021, after witnessing firsthand the significant lack of support for postpartum families in the wake of global stress. Building on my background as a licensed clinical social worker, my goal as a doula is to provide you and your family with all of the information and support helpful to make the best decisions for you and your newborn. As a postpartum doula, I provide physical, emotional, and practical support that ranges from feeding, hygiene, engagement, and sleep of your newborn, processing both daily and larger stressors of the postpartum period with all family members, as well as helping with meal planning and prep, cooking, light cleaning, bodyfeeding assistance, and integration of older children and extended family.
Sarah
July 29, 2022 at 11:24 am | Client reviewAshley was recommended to us from a family friend when we had a 6 week old newborn. My mom had just left town after helping us for weeks and suddenly we were new parents on our own, but Ashley turned out to be the perfect individual to bring in for additional care. The first time she gave him a bottle he immediately calmed in her arms and it gave us a sense of relief to know he was in good hands. When I asked for her input or advice I knew that her education and experiences were useful resources to me as a new mother. When our son was asleep she helped tidy the kitchen and house, which allowed me more space to relax. I was able to take some much needed naps and restore my bucket while she watched over everything. She’s helped us out since he was about 6 weeks old to almost 7 months and it’s been great to see her through his development stages. From much simpler days of nap, eat, poop, repeat to engaging him with different activities, walks, bath time and more. Through it all she’s always made my life easier and in addition to that is a lovely person to get to know and have discussions with.
Michelle
August 3, 2022 at 10:46 am | Client reviewI wholeheartedly recommend Ashley Fryer! She is a passionate and gifted newborn specialist with a unique ability to come up with creative options to support both mother and child. She arrives early and stays late when necessary, and consistently seeks feedback while offering constructive advice. Ashley has a well-developed communication style. She provided emotional support to the entire family through her natural ability to nurture and communicate.
Ashley is thoughtful, patient and compassionate; dedicated and non-judgmental; loving and trustworthy; among many other qualities. She is a natural and supported me through the birth and early development of my first child–all during a difficult time of isolation during the pandemic. Ashley consistently surprised me and surpassed my expectations with her knowledge, care and experience. She provided me with practical support and advice from breastfeeding, to organizing my daughter’s nursery to sleep training. Her assistance was so complete that it allowed me to return to work full-time while also successfully defending my doctoral dissertation.
I highly recommend Ashley Fryer without reservation.