Ashley Duran

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Birth & Postpartum Doula
New York, New York
5 years of experience
About me

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
CBE CLC MA CD
Specialties
Abuse Acculturation and Immigration Acupressure During Labor Adolescent Care Advanced Maternal Age Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Aromatherapy Assertiveness Baby and Toddler Sleep Coach Belly Binding Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior Brain Based Hypnotherapy Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Photography Breastfeeding Support Building Healthy Communication Center Manager Cesarean, Episiotomy and Scar Pain Childbirth Education Childhood Growth and Development Evidence-Based Care Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Freebirth Grief and Loss Health Coach Herbal Postpartum Care High Risk and Low Intervention Obstetrical Care High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Infant Care Labor Doula Lactation Consultation Latch Issues Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Massage Mental Health Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Naturopathic Medicine Newborn Care Newborn Prep Nipple and Breast Pain Nutritional Counseling Overnight Newborn Care Parenting Parenting Support Parts Work/ Inner Communities Positive Thinking Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Chef Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Preventative Care Self-Actualization Spirituality Stress Management Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Teenagers Telehealth Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Vaginal Steam Water birth Well-Woman Care Placenta Encapsulation Babywearing Birth Photographer Birth Videography Bodywork Cesarean Scar Tissue Remedial Massage Codependency Issues Doula Trainer Filmmaking Hospital Birth Infidelity and Trust Issues Insomnia Keeping Fit Lactation Home Visits LGBTQ+ Life Transitions Maternity and Family Photography Maternity and Newborn Photographer Maternity Photography Mindfulness Multiples Newborn, Baby, & Birth Photography Newborn Photography Pain Management Panic Postpartum Photography Relationship Issues Relaxation Techniques Reproductive and Parenting Reproductive Mental Health Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Safety Self-Compassion Self-Esteem Self-Integration Sexual Health Sleep Consultant Solution Focused Therapy Strengths-Based Therapy Support in Pregnancy Loss Teen Counseling Trust-Based Relational Intervention
Languages

English, Spanish

Accepted insurances
Medicaid Carrot Anthem Blue Cross Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
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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