Midwives & Home Birth Midwives Near Me in Syracuse, NY

I’ve always felt naturally inclined as a nurturer to my friends, family, and pets but it wasn’t until I was pregnant with my first child in 2021 that I became interested in birth. After enduring some traumatic experiences in that birth and postpartum period I immersed myself into the birth world and started learning more and more about how tender the childbearing year really is and that it should be honored and respected. I joined a doula mentorship in 2023 and since then I have been serving women and their families through the great transition into parenthood. I also am currently studying to become a Traditional Midwife. I wholeheartedly believe birth is a sacred Rite of ​Passage and I hold deep trust in our Creators ​divine design of physiological birth. While carrying a deep reverence for the ​transformative power of birth, I will hold space, ​provide guidance, and ensure you feel nurtured ​and supported during your journey. As a pregnant woman, you carry a most precious ​Light within you. With this great gift comes great ​responsibility and as your doula I will be here to ​reassure you of your power. If my offerings align with you, I would be ​honored to sit with you in birth.

Ashley is a loving wife & mom of six (6) littles, including a pair of twins. Ashley is a Birth Doula, Lactation Counselor, Fertility Counselor and Perinatal Loss Advocate. I became a birth worker after experiencing 2 hard-fought laboring experiences and feeling like my options during labor were limited to what was hospital routine and whatever was financially incentavizing for my medical providers. I decided that no mom should feel like her birth doesn't belong to her; like she cannot have full bodily autonomy in her most vulnerable hours. Every mother should have the liberty to explore all of her options, including alternative coping methods and relying on her own intuition to bring forth a healthy baby. I accept Medicaid, Fidelis, Excellus, MVP and Molina Health Insurances.

Nearly 15 years ago, I was drawn to birth work by a deep passion for supporting and empowering people during some of life’s most significant transitions. It is truly an honor to be invited into people’s lives during such a personal and transformative time. My goal is to provide each person with compassionate, personalized care and practical, evidence-based information, so they feel confident, informed, and supported throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and beyond. As a Doula, I offer full-spectrum support, including physical, emotional, and educational guidance. Through both in-person and virtual childbirth education classes, I help individuals understand how to have a healthy pregnancy, navigate labor and delivery, and care for their newborns. I also provide trusted information on topics like breastfeeding, postpartum care, and infant care. In addition, I co-founded Lactation Lounge, a breastfeeding support group that meets bi-weekly in Oneonta, NY. This group offers a supportive space for breastfeeding parents to connect and receive guidance. Through collaboration with local healthcare professionals—including midwives, doulas, and lactation consultants—I aim to address challenges and create positive change for families as they navigate their parenting journey.