Ashley Duran - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Ashley

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.

Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

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 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 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 USD · Per hour

Accepted insurance

Medicaid Carrot Anthem Blue Cross Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Message Ashley to confirm coverage for your plan.

What to expect

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

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Certifications, training, and specialties

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

Languages

English, Spanish

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

Frequently asked questions

How much does Ashley charge?

Ashley's Birth Support Package is $1,800 USD, flat rate. Ashley lists 4 packages in all.

Does Ashley accept insurance?

Ashley lists Medicaid, Carrot, Anthem Blue Cross, and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as accepted insurance. Message Ashley to confirm coverage for your plan.