Ashley Norris - Lactation Consultant

About Ashley

Hi, I’m Ashley Norris, IBCLC, mom of 4 (including a set of twins) and owner of Monadnock Perinatal, LLC, serving families across the Monadnock Region and beyond. My passion is walking alongside parents as they navigate pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, and infant feeding — because every journey deserves compassionate, evidence-based support. With firsthand experience of both the beauty and challenges of cesarean birth, breastfeeding multiples, and postpartum healing, I offer care that’s grounded in empathy and clinical expertise. Whether you’re preparing for birth, navigating the early feeding days, or seeking guidance through complex lactation situations, I’ll meet you where you are with personalized, judgment-free care. ✨ Specialties: • Twin and multiples support • Cesarean and VBAC preparation • Breast/chestfeeding and pumping guidance • Childbirth education classes • Postpartum recovery and emotional wellness You don’t have to figure it all out alone — let’s create a plan that helps you feel confident, connected, and cared for.

Availability

Taking new clients

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Confirmed 4 weeks ago

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Lactation Consultant packages and pricing

General Birth Doula

✨2 Prenatal visit(s) 60-90 mins each - Include discussing optimal labor support and postpartum planning. Phone, Text and Email support from the moment our contract is reviewed and signed until two weeks post birth. ✨Access to books/documents/resources from MP lending library. ✨24/7 on-call and back up doula availability from 38 weeks-birth. In person or virtual support with the onset of active labor until birth and the immediate postpartum hours. ✨Assistance with optimal comfort techniques and labor positions during labor. ✨Birth photography/Videography in the event that hands on comfort techniques are not needed. ✨In depth assistance with breastfeeding during the immediate postpartum hours. ✨1 Postpartum visit to assist with breastfeeding needs, basic newborn care as well as emotional support to the newly settled family.

$1,850 USD · Flat rate

What to expect

As your birth doula I nurture your existing dyad with evidence-based, judgement-free, emotional, physical and spiritual support. This support is throughout the prenatal, birthing and immediate postpartum periods. I offer support to those in the capacity of birth doula, postpartum doula, childbirth educator, placenta encapsulation specialist and IBCLC. Consultations are offered in office (Keene, NH), Telehealth and in clients homes. I DO accept insurances for lactations consultationa.

Reviews for Ashley Norris

5.0 1 review

5.0

October 15, 2023

Ashley is compassionate and kind. She loves her work and makes sure her clients are well taken care of. I would highly recommend Ashley!

— Kimberly J.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

IBCLC (2024)
Placenta Encapsulation Specialist (2022)
Certified Childbirth Educator (2023)
Postpartum Doula Training - DONA (2021)
Birth Doula Training - DONA (2021)
Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (2022)

Memberships and affiliations

DONA
CAPPA
New Hampshire Breastfeeding Task Force
Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition
International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners

Languages

English

Credentials

CCE CD (DONA) IBCLC

Specialties

Multiples Babywearing Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Photographer Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Photography Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Home Birth Hospital Birth Hypnobirthing Method Infant Care Labor Doula Lactation Consultation Lactation Home Visits Latch Issues Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Newborn Care Nipple and Breast Pain Oral Dysfunction Parenting Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Photography Pregnancy Loss Prenatal Lactation Education Sibling Preparation Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth

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