Birth Doula services
As a doula, my primary role is to provide emotional, physical, and informational support to clients during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. I aim to create a nurturing environment where clients feel empowered and informed, facilitating open communication about their birth preferences and choices. By offering continuous support, whether through comforting touch, encouragement, or advocacy, I help them navigate the complexities of childbirth and transition into parenthood. My goal is to ensure that each client feels recognized and validated, fostering a positive and memorable childbirth experience tailored to their unique needs and desires.
Birth support can look different for clients depending on their choice of birthing location. Ashley supports those choosing to birth in their home, in birthing centers or at their hospital of choice. In super rare occasion she can meet roadside for those who just don’t make it to their birthing location!
**Virtual Support available to those out of service range.
Birth Doula Support includes:
Prenatal visit(s) - Include discussing optimal labor support and postpartum planning.
Phone, Text and Email support from the moment our contract is reviewed and signed for the duration of our professional relationship and the years that follow.
Access to books/documents/resources from MP lending library.
24/7 on-call and back up doula availability from 38 weeks-birth.
In person or virtual support with the onset of active labor until birth and the immediate postpartum hours.
Assistance with optimal comfort techniques and labor positions during labor.
Birth photography/Videography in the event that hands on comfort techniques are not needed.
In depth assistance with breast/bottle feeding from a IBCLC during the immediate postpartum hours and at any postpartum visit.
Postpartum visit(s) to assist with breastfeeding needs, basic newborn care as well as emotional support to the newly settled family.
General Birth Doula Package - $1750
2 Prenatal Visit - Approx. 60-90 mins
All Offerings listed above.
1 Postpartum Visit - Aprox. 60-90 mins
Plus Birth Doula Package - $1950
2 Prenatal Visits - Approx. 60-90 mins
All Offerings listed above.
2 Postpartum Visit - Aprox. 60-90 mins
Total Birth Doula Package - $2550
3 Prenatal Visit - Approx. 60-90 mins
All Offerings listed above.
2 Postpartum Visit - Approx. 60-90 mins
*At the time of contract signing a non-refundable 50% of payment is expected, the remaining 50% is due by 36 weeks of gestation. Deposit is based off the General Birth Doula Package. Payment plans are available for those who need smaller payment installments. In the event that the listed doula support packages above are out of your range Ashley does offer a sliding scale. Payments not completed prior to 36 weeks risk voiding contract and forfeiting due date availability.
**Disclaimer: As your birth doula I am NOT a medical professional. The role of a doula is strictly a companion. Doulas are not responsible for the outcome of your birth as we recommend being seen by a medical professional for your prenatal and birth needs.
Doula Certifications
DONA International Certified Birth Doula
The VBAC Link - Certified Advanced VBAC Doula
See my profile on DoulaMatch.com
See my profile on Doulafinders.com
As a PAILAdvocate (Pregnancy and Infant Loss Advocate), I provide support in the event of miscarriage, stillbirth, or fatal diagnosis.
As a mother that has had 4 pregnancy losses I am am familiar with types of support needed in the time of loss.
Certified PAILAdvocate training completed through QUILT - Kneka Hall in 2022.
“Providing support and education to families searching for PAILAdvocate support.”
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cERTIFIED VBAC dOULA
Have you had a previous pregnancy that ended in a planned or unplanned cesarean? Looking for someone who is willing to support your TOLAC (trial of labor after a cesarean) in hopes of a successful VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) or HBAC (home birth after cesarean)? Look no further. I take upmost honor supporting those who have had cesareans as a cesarean mom myself.
Certified VBAC Doula training completed through The VBAC Link in 2022.
“Providing support and education to families searching for VBAC support.”
Birth Photography
Birth photography is offered to current birth doula clients at this time. Photos are offered in the event that hands on support is not needed.
These photos showed are shared with permission of my clients, in the event that any of them change their mind they can be removed at any time.
