Being a doula myself, I had a pretty specific idea (er, high expectations!) in my mind of what I was looking for when hiring my own doula. I had consulted with 2 other doulas, and much like a first date, I just didn't feel the "chemistry" with them that I was looking for. When I had my first zoom consultation with Ashley, I knew immediately that I had found "the one" I was looking for. Not only is she extremely knowlegable about all-things pregnancy/birth related, her energy and demeanor is so peaceful and calming, which was REALLY important for a high-strung anxiety-ball like myself. She was available to me for questions well before she ever went on call for my birth which made me feel so relieved to know I had that extra support available towards the end of my pregnancy. The days leading up to my birth included many phone calls and lots of texts encouraging me to stay the course towards my birth plan. The day of my birth, Ashley arrived at my home and coached me through my early labor, capturing precious images of my husband, mom and I laboring in the comfort of my living room. Our transition to the hospital was smooth and once admitted, Ashley was literally forehead-to-forehead with me, praying for me, playing worship music, holding my hands, fanning me, focusing me, and helping me make the best decisions for myself and my baby. Hiring Ashley as my doula was by far the best decision I made for my family and my birth plan and I am so incredibly blessed for the experience we shared, and also for the incredible images she captured of this monumental day. Our post-partum visit came at a much-needed time and I feel now that Ashley is more than just my doula, she is my friend. Thank you, Ashley, for the tremendous blessing of being our doula. I could not have asked for a better, more perfect experience. xoxoxo
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