Steven Smith

8/22/2023

If you're reading this, you probably already know the importance of having a doula, but just in case you don't...just "do"ula it. My wife and I did not have a doula for our first, and after our experience with Ashely, my wife swears she will never give birth again unless we have a doula. It's not a "nice to have"...it's essential.

That said....now why Ashley? I'm a researcher so I researched just about every doula in the Rochester area, and when I found Ashley’s profile, she stuck out to me because of her volunteer work with an organization that my wife and I are familiar with. After our initial zoom call, we knew she was the right fit for us.

Ashely is a genuinely kind and caring person. This is something that you cannot fake, no matter how hard you try. Is she passionate about her craft? Absolutely. Is she experienced and knowledgeable? Yes. But at the end of the day Ashley cared for my wife, myself, and our baby…and we are so grateful for that.

The homemade chicken broth Ashley had prepared for my wife was so comforting and healing to her. She knew when to coach my wife, when to coach me, and she knew when to step aside. All in all, it was an amazing birth experience. 

Whether you are giving birth at home, or giving birth at the hospital we cannot recommend Ashley enough!

Our only regret was not finding her sooner!

Shandi Temperato

2/21/2023

Ashley came over after I had my first baby and brought so much love into our home. She has a great passion for mama, babies, birth, and postpartum care. She is very knowledgeable and is more than willing to help answer any questions you may have. She is very kind, compassionate, passionate, loving, and understanding. She also came over after my second baby was born and filled my home with love again! She has provided so much knowledge throughout my pregnancies. She's answered so many questions and has taught me so much! She is an incredible wife, mama, doula, and friend. She will be able to provide you with wonderful doula services and support. ??

Nicole

2/4/2023

Ashley did a great job being at my side and coaching me through my delivery. She stayed with us for a little while after delivery, making sure we were ok and helping with anything needed! She checked on our family and dropped off a hot meal within the first 2 weeks of being home. So very kind of her! I am very thankful that we were able to have her with us and confident she will do an amazing job for any future mamas! 

Danielle

10/23/2022

Ashley was such a supportive doula. She met with us before birth to make sure we were comfortable and to go over all the details of our birth plan. When the big day came, she was at the hospital with us for so long! I had a long birth and Ashley was instrumental in getting me through it. She also provided assistance post partem with breastfeeding, and also brought a meal over a few weeks later! She is a wonderful, caring and helpful person!