Ashley Gopaul - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Ashley

My name is Ashley Gopaul. I am a state certified full spectrum Doula & Certified Lactation Consultant. I started my journey as a doula in 2021 while finishing my last semester at VCU with my Bachelors in Health Sciences. I started with Birth In Color RVA as an intern finishing my requirements for graduation and left my internship ….as a doula ! Working as a doula is truly such a rewarding field as I am allowed the opportunity to create a safe space for my clients to be vulnerable, empowered, deconstruct stigmas, and really get into their lives to optimize a safe birth as well as set them up for a successful start to parenthood. With the help of my mentor and experience, I then opened “Lily’s Birth Boutique,” to further expand support to my community. Whether I am helping a first time or a fifth time parent, every experience is so unique and is truly a learning experience even for myself. On a personal note, my side interests and hobbies include playing with interior design, spending time with family, and dance !

Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Complete Birth Package

4 Prenatal sessions
On call support at 37 weeks
Birth Support
2 Postpartum sessions
+Allowable of 2 extended postpartum visits to include lactation consultations

$1,500 USD · Flat rate

Standard Birth Package

2 Prenatal sessions
On call support at 37 weeks
Birth Support
2 Postpartum sessions
+Allowable of 1 extended postpartum visit to include lactation consultation

$1,300 USD · Flat rate

Basic Birth Package

1 Prenatal session
On call support at 37 weeks
Birth support
1 Postpartum session

$950 USD · Flat rate

What to expect

Lily’s Birth Boutique offers prenatal , perinatal, and postpartum support as well as lactation specialist services. Prenatal visits entail birth planning, childbirth education/anatomy of childbirth, hands-on techniques for comfort in labor, and postpartum prep. Perinatal support entails birth support , offered virtually or in-person for local clients of Richmond, Va. Birth support includes hand-on comfort (massage, counter pressure, acupressure), advocacy and assistance with facilitating conversations between clients and clinic staff to provide comprehensive care, and emotional/ mental health support through labor, birth, and immediately post-delivery. Postpartum care includes one on one sessions to discuss and monitor nutrition, routines, feeding, sleeping, mental health, and other aspects to increase overall wellness and reduce anxiety surrounding parenthood/life with newborn.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Doula Certification (2021)
Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (2022)

Education

Bachelors of Health Sciences (2021)

Memberships and affiliations

Birth in Color RVA

Languages

English

Credentials

BS CBS CD (BEST)

Specialties

Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Labor Doula Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Natural Childbirth Relaxation Techniques Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes! For the Complete and Standard Birth packages: $50% OF PACKAGE DUE UPON SIGNING CONTRACT + $100 RETAINER FEE (NON-REFUNDABLE, INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE.) REMAINING BALANCE TO BE SPLIT AMONGST REMAINING PRENATALS. SERVICES WILL NEED TO BE COVERED BY THE LAST PRENATAL SESSION.