Testimonial for Ashley Catto
I first came across Ashley as a birth photographer. I had never heard of a birth photographer, and was apprehensive toward the idea of letting someone into my birthing space, because I did not know what to expect with the birth of my first child. Ashley's presence in the room was extremely professional. She did not make herself known unless there was a need of mine that wasn't being met. She showed my husband how to apply counter pressure, and was able to advocate for my needs. She captured the most precious moments of my life without getting in the way, or taking away from the experience. Words can't describe how much I was thankful for her presence, and the memories I now can cherish forever. When I became pregnant with my second child, she was the first call! She received her duola title before my second pregnancy and I used her knowledge all during my pregnancy, even reaching out to her in the middle of the night when my water broke. Unfortunately with it being the first day of the lockdown in CA due to Covid-19 at that time, she was unable to come to the hospital with me, but was easily reachable and encouraging during my birth and after. Being able to say I have had a birth with and without her physical presence, I feel like is safe to say that I would have her there to advocate for me, encourage me, and support me, a million times over. Ashley gave me advice when my second baby was breached, on ways to encourage him to engage properly. She came to the hospital when I was supposed to have a cesarean, prayed with me and held my hand while I was nervously waiting, all to be sent home before going into the O.R. because her advice was a success and my baby flipped last minute so that I could have my natural birth a week later (in a locked down covid hospital, unfortunately).
All of this to say, having Ashley's services are priceless. You will be thankful to have her on your team!
-Molly
May 27, 2021
Ashley Catto
Womb and Bloom
Birth Fee: $1900 to $3000
