“I had the wonderful pleasure of having Ashley Seeley as my birth doula. Ashley has a calmness about her, and a high level of attentiveness and professional knowledge that made me feel in good hands from the get-go. She was wonderful at listening to, as well as understanding my needs. In preparation for labor she, among other things, helped my husband and me put together a coherent birth plan.
When I unexpectedly had to rush to the hospital for an emergency induction, (I had developed cholestasis at 38 weeks) and I had to scratch most of the birth plan, Ashley was our rock who immediately adjusted to the new situation, calmed our nerves, and made sure that I, as well as my husband, felt as comfortable and safe as possible throughout the entire labor experience. She was great at checking in, actively supporting, and giving space when appropriate. Also, she is a super thoughtful and sweet human being! I can only give Ashley my highest recommendations. ”

“Ashley provided helpful resources and empowering validation to me as a first-time mama. She’s a very calm and even-keeled presence that will help you feel centered and confident during your pregnancy. This was invaluable during COVID-19!”

“Our experience with Ashley as a doula was amazing. Prior to delivery Ashley was incredibly easy to talk to and work with. The exercises she taught me were a big help and she was able to put my husband and I at ease on the day of labor. Which wasn’t easy considering labor lasted 28 hours! It felt like having a close friend the entire time who could assist with suggestions and expertise when we were looking for support. Ashley assisted in making everything a wonderful experience.”

“Everything that Ashley suggested was perfect for us! We gave birth during the height of the pandemic so we weren’t able to meet her physically but we did everything virtually. She was extremely helpful and efficient preparing my husband and I as first time parents with our birth plan, birthing exercises and terminology that were all very helpful to us in the run up to our delivery. Unfortunately, Ashley was supposed to give us support at the hospital but with all the restrictions she couldn’t be there either. Even when I was having all my contractions she was readily available by phone to guide us every step until it was time for me to give birth. She was constantly in contact throughout our stay at the hospital and in the days afterwards which was such a relief for us.

Ashley was definitely instrumental for my husband because she gave him a sense of calm in handling my contractions and the kind of birth exercises to apply in case I was feeling uncomfortable during pregnancy. Ashley not only brought me a sense of calm, she also brought confidence, security and trust during and after my birth. As I started navigating motherhood issues such as struggling with breastfeeding and having problems with my menstrual cycle, Ashely was resourceful and knowledgeable and put me in touch with all of the resources I needed. Even today I still use many of the resources. They have been informative for my foundation as a new mom as well for my husband learning about the radical changes that we have gone through after giving birth.

If we decide to expand as a family we would definitely love to welcome Ashley as our Doula again
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“I had a traumatic and dramatic birth. The baby was in distress and I was moments away from needing an emergency c-section. However, the relaxed and stress free environment my wonderful doula created kept me calm and focused on what was important. One of the most important things she did was keep my husband calm so that he in turn could also make me feel at ease. I shudder to think about the pure chaos that would’ve ensued had Ashley not been in that delivery room. Our journey started well before that though as she was there at Dr.’s appointments my husband couldn’t make, guided me on my different options and never once made me feel inadequate or judged me on my choices as I went through a very difficult process both physically and emotionally. 4 years later, we are pregnant again and there isn’t anyone I want more in that delivery room (don’t tell my husband;)). It’s a very personal decision who you let in for this moment and I’m so glad that Ashley came in to our world to assist in bringing our children in to our lives.”

“As a first time mom and physician, I had a great deal of anxiety trusting my baby with anyone. It was short lived after seeing the love, capability and gentleness Ashley has with my daughter. In fact, I have been so impressed with her care and attention that we tried to hire her for longer than the newborn phase. I highly recommend this incredible caretaker and finally feel i can breath when someone other than me is caring for my baby.”

“I have so many positive things to say about Ashley! She provided my family tremendous support and we will be eternally grateful. Firstly, after having initial difficulty latching my newborn she instilled in me the confidence to continue nursing. On top of that she helped me combat mastitis. With her encouragement, I’m proud to say that I was able to breastfeed my daughter for 14 happy months. Secondly, I suffered a hemorrhage six weeks after delivery and Ashley was an essential part of my recovery. She brought my pump to the hospital, took the milk home and consequently watched and fed my daughter when my husband needed to be with me. I cannot say enough about this wonderful woman. Her gentle spirit brings a warmth and love any expecting and/or new mother would be lucky to experience. Her calming energy was incredibly beneficial during the high stress moments after giving birth. She is an excellent listener and hears what you need and advocates accordingly. We remain in contact to this day and I consider her a member of our family. Anyone who brings Ashley into their lives will be filled to the brim with joy! ”

“3 weeks after I had my second baby, mastitis hit me hard with a 104 degree fever for a week. Ashley was exactly what my family and my body needed to help recover. Her postpartum expertise and how she cared for my baby is priceless.”