Testimonial for Ashley Sorensen
Ashley was my unofficial doula for the birth of my son in 2023. Although she was not officially a licenced doula yet, I knew I wanted her there for the birth, as she holds the perfect balance of enthusiastic joy and calming support.
Ashley was immensely helpful through pregnancy and birth. During my pregnancy and for many months after having my child, I often called her for advice. Ashley is wonderful in how she helps me lean into and trust my mama instincts while also providing practical advice when I need it. When I was getting close to the due date, Ashley often checked up on me and communicated well as I was going into labor. During the first stage of labor and transition, I was surprised to find I wanted more space from my support team than I expected. Ashley recognized and was respectful of this, providing me with the space I needed and checking in every so often to make sure my husband and I also had the support we needed. Later in the birth process, I felt the need for more coaching and support, which Ashley stepped in to provide. Despite not being officially certified yet, she gave a lot of ideas that were very helpful in those final stages of labor.
The weekend I gave birth to my son, Ashley officially became a certified doula and spent time self-reflecting and talking with me about ways she could improve as a doula. She continues to show eagerness to learn more and work on self-improvement.
I can’t think of any other way to summarize my experience with Ashley as my doula other than to redundantly use the word support. Ashley fostered a supportive environment by directly supporting me with everything from suggestions to holding my hand while I pushed out my baby and my husband caught him, supporting my husband so that he could continue to be my rock when he was overwhelmed, and supporting us all as a family once my baby was born. I would highly recommend Ashley as a doula to any momma.
-Elisha Wright
July 15, 2025
Ashley Sorensen
Ash Tree Doula Services LLC
Birth Fee: $2000
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $60
