Hi Everyone, I'm Ashley, a Afro-Dominican & Puerto Rican mother to a 15 year old boy and a Certified Full Spectrum Doula and Lactation Counselor. Throughout my career, I have had the honor of supporting over 55 families and counting during their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey, helping them navigate all the transitions of bringing new life into the world.
My passion for supporting families during this transformative time began when I experienced the birth of my own child. I realized the profound impact a skilled and compassionate doula can have on ones birthing experience because although I wasn't able to have a doula for my birth, I was able to teach myself and those supporting me the role of a doula during birth, which allowed me to achieve all of my birth goals. Through this passion, I have dedicated myself to supporting families through their pregnancy, birth and postpartum in a way that is personalized, empowering, and non-judgmental. I believe in creating a safe and nurturing space that allows families to make informed decisions and feel supported throughout their process.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based research and tailored to the needs of each family. I provide emotional, physical and advocacy support as well as evidence-based education and access to resources you may need to help encourage a positive and fulfilling birth and postpartum experience. I am committed to continuing my education and professional development to ensure that I am providing the most up-to-date and effective care possible.
Whether you're planning a home birth, hospital birth, or a birth center delivery and/or you're just looking for postpartum support, I am here to support you every step of the way. I look forward to the opportunity to help you achieve your ideal birth and postpartum experience.
Certification and training
Full Spectrum Doula, Ancient Song Doula Services (2022)
Certified Lactation Counselor, Healthy Children Project (2023)
Grandma’s Hands Pregnancy and Postpartum Herbs & Nutrition in the Southern Tradition, Divine Birth Wisdom (2022)
Evidence Based Birth Child Birth Educator, Evidence Based Birth (2023)
Placenta Encapsulator, The Mothership (2024)
Memberships and affiliations
New York Coalition for Doulas Access (NYCDA)
Citywide Doula Initiative (CDI) Community Advisory Board
Evidence Based Birth
Credentials
CBECLCMACD
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Specialties
AbuseAcculturation and ImmigrationAcupressure During LaborAdolescent CareAdvanced Maternal AgeAnxietyAnxiety and DepressionAromatherapyAssertivenessBaby and Toddler Sleep CoachBelly BindingBirth and Lactation Birth AssistantBirth DoulaBirth SupportBirth TraumaBody-Focused Repetitive BehaviorBrain Based HypnotherapyBreastfeeding Assistance and SupportBreastfeeding ConsultationBreastfeeding PhotographyBreastfeeding SupportBuilding Healthy CommunicationCenter ManagerCesarean, Episiotomy and Scar PainChildbirth EducationChildhood Growth and DevelopmentEvidence-Based CareExclusive Pumping/Bottle FeedingFreebirthGrief and LossHealth CoachHerbal Postpartum CareHigh Risk and Low Intervention Obstetrical CareHigh-Risk PregnancyHome BirthInfant CareLabor DoulaLactation ConsultationLatch IssuesLow Milk Supply/Over SupplyMassageMental HealthNatural BirthNatural ChildbirthNaturopathic MedicineNewborn CareNewborn PrepNipple and Breast PainNutritional CounselingOvernight Newborn CareParentingParenting SupportParts Work/ Inner CommunitiesPositive ThinkingPostpartum AdjustmentPostpartum CarePostpartum ChefPostpartum Doula CarePostpartum LifePreventative CareSelf-ActualizationSpiritualityStress ManagementSupport during Labor, Birth, and PostpartumTeenagersTelehealthVaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)Vaginal SteamWater birthWell-Woman CarePlacenta EncapsulationBabywearingBirth PhotographerBirth VideographyBodyworkCesarean Scar Tissue Remedial MassageCodependency IssuesDoula TrainerFilmmakingHospital BirthInfidelity and Trust IssuesInsomniaKeeping FitLactation Home VisitsLGBTQ+Life TransitionsMaternity and Family PhotographyMaternity and Newborn Photographer Maternity PhotographyMindfulnessMultiplesNewborn, Baby, & Birth PhotographyNewborn PhotographyPain Management PanicPostpartum PhotographyRelationship IssuesRelaxation TechniquesReproductive and ParentingReproductive Mental HealthReturning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc)SafetySelf-CompassionSelf-EsteemSelf-IntegrationSexual HealthSleep ConsultantSolution Focused TherapyStrengths-Based TherapySupport in Pregnancy LossTeen CounselingTrust-Based Relational Intervention
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Languages
English, Spanish
Accepted insurances
MedicaidCarrotAnthem Blue CrossAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Service introduction
At Sacred Labor of Love we offer birth + postpartum support, evidence based childbirth education, lactation support/education, herbalism, nutritional meals & meal planning, meal & a doula, bengkung belly binding, back to work transition support and baby blessing ceremony
Packages
Overnight Postpartum Support
Hours 8pm - 8am
Postpartum planning
Nourishing meals/meal planning
Body recovery support
Emotional support
Newborn care + feeding support
Lactation support
Assist with household tasks
On-going communication during support
Access to resources, referrals and evidenced based information
$65.00
USD Per hour
Birth + Postpartum Support Package
Birth + postpartum support
2 prenatal consultations (in-person and/or virtually)
24 hour on-call begins at 37 weeks
Early in-home labor support (in-person and/or virtually)
Attendance of birth + 3 hours postpartum at birthing place
12 hours of daytime postpartum support
Infant feeding support
Newborn care support
Postpartum healing support
Ongoing support after first prenatal appointment
Access to resources, referrals and evidenced based information
$2,300.00
USD Flat rate
Birth Support Package
Physical + emotional support
Evidence-based child birth education
1 prenatal consultations (in-person and/or virtually)
24 hour on-call begins at 37 weeks
Early in-home labor support (in-person and/or virtually)
Attendance of birth + 3 hours postpartum at birthing place
Ongoing support after first prenatal appointment
Advocacy guidance
Access to resources, referrals and evidenced based information to help you make informed decisions
$1,800.00
USD Flat rate
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Overnight Postpartum Support
Hours 8pm - 8am
Postpartum planning
Nourishing meals/meal planning
Body recovery support
Emotional support
Newborn care + feeding support
Lactation support
Assist with household tasks
On-going communication during support
Access to resources, referrals and evidenced based information
$65.00
USD Per hour
Birth + Postpartum Support Package
Birth + postpartum support
2 prenatal consultations (in-person and/or virtually)
24 hour on-call begins at 37 weeks
Early in-home labor support (in-person and/or virtually)
Attendance of birth + 3 hours postpartum at birthing place
12 hours of daytime postpartum support
Infant feeding support
Newborn care support
Postpartum healing support
Ongoing support after first prenatal appointment
Access to resources, referrals and evidenced based information
$2,300.00
USD Flat rate
Birth Support Package
Physical + emotional support
Evidence-based child birth education
1 prenatal consultations (in-person and/or virtually)
24 hour on-call begins at 37 weeks
Early in-home labor support (in-person and/or virtually)
Attendance of birth + 3 hours postpartum at birthing place
Ongoing support after first prenatal appointment
Advocacy guidance
Access to resources, referrals and evidenced based information to help you make informed decisions
$1,800.00
USD Flat rate
Daytime Postpartum Support
Hours 8am - 8pm
Postpartum planning
Nourishing meals/meal planning
Body recovery support
Emotional support
Newborn care + feeding support
Lactation support
Assist with household tasks
On-going communication during support
Access to resources, referrals and evidenced based information
$45.00
USD Per hour
Upcoming classes
4-Week Evidence Based Child Birth Class
Online event
Classes are held every Sunday from 11:30am - 1:30pm for 4 weeks.
Week 1: Discuss the power of language and the mind, stages of labor exercise - address fear, pain, and comfort
Week 2: Discuss birth statistics & the evidence around big babies, failure to progress, due dates, eating & drinking during labor + any topic you're interested in.
Week 3: Discuss the evidence on group B strep, PROM + comfort measures, birth positions, advocacy, inductions & cesareans
Week 4: Discuss lactation, postpartum + comfort measures & rehearse positions and movement to support labor/birth.
Your investment will include:
4 classes to prepare for the labor process and practice your labor skills
5 weeks of online videos (with evidence based topics such as eating/drinking during labor, due dates & so much more!) for you and your partner(s) to watch together with 3 or 6 months access
An in-depth spiral-bound workbook in digital format (or physical copy for an additional fee)
Mentorship and guidance from me, along with my doula wisdom
An opportunity to build community with other expecting families
Course Topics Includes:
Evidence based care
Comfort Measures
Advocacy - Know Your Rights
Partner/Support People Involvement
Interventions & Birth Plan
4th Trimester/Postpartum
BONUS: Newborn Care + Breast/Chest Feeding
*Additional 3 month access to the online portion of the class (6 month total access) is available for $20*
**Spiral physical notebook copy is also available for an additional $10**
Your ticket is good for 2 people. We encourage you to join this class with a partner or any support person.
This class runs every 4th Sunday of every month. An ideal time to take a lactation class is when you're 32 to 34 weeks & beyond to ensure you retain the information.
Your investment will include:
An opportunity to build community with folks who are on the same journey as you & mentorship from an experienced doula and lactation counselor
You will also learn and understand
- The history and benefits of Breastfeeding
- The Magic/Golden Hour
- How to get your baby to latch proper
- Different feeding positions
- Preparing & setting expectations
- Tips for a successful breastfeeding journey
- When to contact a IBCLC
- Supplementing/Bottle Feeding
- Partners/Support people role
Evidence Based Birth Comfort Measures for Labor & Delivery Nurses
New York, New York
By attending Comfort Measures for Labor and Delivery Nurses, you will not only get hands-on practice with comfort measures skills, but you'll also learn how you can overcome barriers to providing comfort measures on your unit!
All nurses who register at the Professional level or higher will earn 3.5 nursing contact hours, and those who register as Super Users will receive a Comfort Measures Toolkit to take back to your unit and teach to your peers. Come enjoy an afternoon of demonstrations, discussion, and networking with L & D nurses from all over the Tri-State Area
This Comfort Measures Workshop is taught by Miranda Padilla and Ashley Duran, full-spectrum doulas and Evidence Based Birth® Instructors. We designed this workshop specifically for Labor and Delivery nurses who are looking to add to their labor support knowledge and skills. However, local doulas, midwives, and childbirth educators are also encouraged to register!
Contact hours: By attending this workshop and completing an evaluation and quiz, registrants at the Professional or Super User ticket level will earn a certificate for 3.5 nursing contact hours from Evidence Based Birth®, a continuing education provider for the Kentucky Board of Nursing #7-0081. Nursing contact hours can also be applied to most childbirth educator and doula certifications.
Learning Objectives for the Comfort Measures Workshop:
Discuss the evidence on comfort measures
Demonstrate a variety of comfort measures
Discuss how we can overcome barriers to providing comfort measures
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