Testimonial for Ashleigh Pomponio CD(DONA)
As soon as I found out, I was pregnant, I knew I wanted a doula for support during labor and delivery. My husband, on the other hand, was hesitant to have a doula because he felt that he was going to be in the room supporting me and so having a stranger in the room wasn’t really necessary. During my interview with Ashleigh, she reassured me that she couldn’t and wouldn’t replace my husband. She said they would work together as a team and, for example, she could provide physical support while my husband provided emotional support. Ashleigh not only provided physical support during the labor, but she also helped answer many of mine and my husband’s questions before the big day even came. The week leading up to the delivery, I was constantly texting Ashleigh questions and getting her thoughts on what I was thinking and what the doctors were saying. My husband quickly saw the value in having her as part of our team. Whatever Ashleigh’s personal views on labor and delivery, she puts them aside and works with you to help you achieve your goals. I planned on having a completely unmedicated vaginal birth and she supported it from the start. She also made it clear that my safety and the safety of the baby come first and if we had to veer from my plan, she would be blunt and say so. Thankfully, I was able to have the birth I wanted and would not have been able to do so if it weren’t for my husband AND Ashleigh. Having that extra person in the room who understands the medical lingo, the timeline of events, and was able to give suggestions for different laboring positions was key. My husband was a great support, but Ashleigh truly amplified it. I can’t recommend her enough!!
-Kristina Lombardo
May 21, 2025
Ashleigh Pomponio CD(DONA)
Baby Bump & Beyond
Birth Fee: $2200 to $2800
