Andrea

6/7/2023

What an amazing experience we had with Ashley! After 2 years of PTSD and postpartum anxiety due to a traumatic c-section exprience with my first child, we decided to hire her for support during labor of my second child. When I met with her the first time, she inmediately understood my situation and made me feel safe and secure. She was kind, compassionate and very knowledgeable! Her words of encouragement and dedication towards me helped me build the courage of having a successful VBAC. She really persuade me into thinking I can do it, and I did. 
Thank you Ashley for everything you did for us. You were really an answered prayer! 

Chelsea

6/5/2023

What an amazing birth experience I had with Ashley! She was so supportive and helped so much with pain management. I knew I could count on her the entire time. My husband who was originally on the fence about hiring a doula said “Wow she was perfect. I am so glad she was there. I wish she was there for your other two births.” At a follow up with my midwife she complimented her about how phenomenal of a job she did. 

Darlene Fernandez-White

4/19/2023

We strongly recommend Ashley Read for anyone looking for a birth doula. Having our second child was going to be a memorable experience no matter what, but the best decision we made as we prepared to become a family of four was hiring Ashley. Upon hiring her, it was evident to see her deep appreciation and respect for our differences and similarities, and she made us feel comfortable to let her know exactly how we wanted our birth plan to play out.  Once Ashley arrived at the hospital she went  right to work.  She provided relaxing  and calming music, essential  oils,  exercises to help me dilate, instruments to help manage pain during contractions and many other very useful resources.  We absolutely loved the hospital we chose, and the nurses and midwives were great. But it was Ashley who had me resting, got me moving, talked to me and my husband, sat with us,  held my hand, assured my partner and helped him by suggesting different ways in which he could help me get through my contractions. My husband really appreciated feeling like he was more involved in this experience with me, and learn how to provide the support I needed through Ashelys guidance.  Ashley also knew when my contractions were coming and would also help provide pain relief by massaging my back or applying pressure. Birth is such a beautiful and vulnerable time in a woman's life, and by having Ashely there, she just enhanced the moment so that it's not as scary as people make labor and birth seem. I could write a million reasons why having Ashley as your doula during your birth would be the best decision you ever make, but this box only holds so many words. Every woman deserves to have a birth experience that is beautiful, memorable and empowering, and by hiring Ashley as your doula that is exactly what she will make sure you have.