Ashanti Wilson Hale - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Ashanti

Hello everyone! My name is Ashanti Wilson Hale of The Balanced Birth worker. I am a state certified birth and postpartum doula serving the Hampton Roads community. I became a doula due to my own pregnancy experience, which led to mistreatment in hospitals, and an eventual awareness to the hardships woman, especially black woman, face giving birth in this country. Outside of doula work, I am a nutritionist assistant for WIC because I believe in the importance of eating healthy and how that can better many aspects of our lives. In my free time, I love to dance, write poetry, write music, spend time with family, and go on nature walks with my fiancé. It would be my honor to serve you and your family!

Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Nurturing the Nurturer

4 prenatal meetings:
Comfort Measures+ Mindfulness
Birth Preferences Creation
Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy and Birth
Stages of Labor
4 Postpartum Meetings
includes basic breastfeeding support
Labor and Delivery Support
1 Postpartum Keepsake
1 Birth Affirmation Card Deck
Phone/Text/ and Email Support Prenatally and Postpartum

$1,111 USD · Flat rate

Blissful Knowing

4 prenatal meetings:
Comfort Measures+ Mindfulness
Birth Preferences Creation
Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy and Birth
Stages of Labor
2 Postpartum Meetings
includes basic breastfeeding support
Labor and Delivery Support
1 Postpartum Keepsake
1 Birth Affirmation Card deck
Phone/text/email support prenatally and postpartum

$888 USD · Flat rate

Gentle Beginnings

2 prenatal meetings:
Comfort Measures+ Mindfulness
Birth Preferences Creation
2 Postpartum Meetings
basic breastfeeding support Labor
Labor and Delivery Support
Phone/text/email support prenatally and postpartum

$666 USD · Flat rate

What to expect

As a birth doula, I provide childbirth education, helping families understand common medical interventions, their options when giving birth in a hospital/birth center, birth plan creation, as well as what to expect during pregnancy and birth. I also provide comfort measures to assist with pain management during our prenatal meetings and during labor and delivery. As a postpartum doula, I work with families as they transition into their parenthood with a newborn baby. I help with common household tasks, running errands, getting groceries, newborn care, basic breastfeeding advice, and more.

Reviews for Ashanti Wilson Hale

5.0 2 reviews

5.0

December 5, 2024

Ashanti was absolutely amazing! She was so knowledgeable and helpful, and she really helped me to feel confident and supported during and after my pregnancy.

— Hadiya F.

5.0

November 25, 2024

Ashanti is a wonderful and beautiful soul. My first time ever having a doula. I had my baby boy December 13, 2023. From the moment I found out I was pregnant, Ashanti was there every step of the way. It was wonderful to experience her professionalism. She really looked out for me. Mentally, spiritually and physically. She made me feel safe and understood my needs and wants for this pregnancy. She accompanied me to my doctor’s appointments prenatal and postnatal. She is very skilled and knowledgeable in her craft. She caters to you the best she can. I honestly don’t know what I would have done without her. My plans for labor didn’t go as planned, but Ashanti assured me things will be okay and was there to speak up for me. My first c-section. I was weak and feeling down at times. Ashanti gave me the love and support I needed to get better. The best doula around! I love her and appreciate her!

— Deandra F.

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