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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Upcoming events
The MaMa Village Support Circle
Online event
This monthly offering is a safe and nurturing space for moms navigating the ups and downs of pregnancy and the early postpartum period. Whether you're preparing for baby, adjusting to life after birth, or facing challenges in between, this group offers compassionate support, valuable resources, and a sense of community. Connect with other moms, share experiences, and receive guidance from experienced professionals—all while building lasting relationships in a judgment-free environment. You're not alone on this journey; together, we’ll thrive through the transitions of motherhood. **Happening monthly every 3rd Sunday**
Free event
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Evidence Based Birth Savvy Birth Pro Workshop
Online event
The Savvy Birth Pro Workshop (3 contact hours) was developed by Evidence Based Birth® to give professionals the skills you need to make a genuine difference and help your clients attain the best possible chance at evidence based care during pregnancy and labor. This Workshop will succeed in preparing you to help your clients assert their right to evidence based care in a respectful way that builds bridges, not walls. We believe the inspirational knowledge you will gain from the Savvy Birth Pro Workshop will have a positive ripple effect that extends to your clients, the professionals you work with and your community! You’re no longer alone in the quest to help more families receive respectful, high quality maternity care! The Savvy Birth Pro Workshop does more than provide great skills; it creates a strong community of connected professionals who together share this important mission. Learning Objectives: Define evidence-based care and discuss statistics on the quality of birth settings in our local community Discuss the major reasons why we have an evidence-practice gap, including the power hierarchy and how it is a barrier to evidence-based, family-centered care Discuss ways that we can bridge the evidence-practice gap at the system level Discuss specific strategies we can use to help our clients obtain evidence-based care By attending the workshop and completing an online evaluation, you will earn a certificate for 3 contact hours from Evidence Based Birth®, a continuing education provider for the Kentucky Board of Nursing # 7-0081. Nursing contact hours can be applied to most childbirth educator and doula certifications, as well as the Certified Professional Midwife credential.
$115.00
USD
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Evidence Based Birth Savvy Birth Workshop for Parents
Online event
The Savvy Birth Workshop for parents was developed by Evidence Based Birth® to give you and your partner the confidence and know-how you need to have a more positive, empowering experience in the birthing room. At the Savvy Birth Workshop, you’ll learn ways to communicate effectively with your doctor, midwife, and nurse. You will discover strategies for asking questions without seeming disrespectful and you’ll get the inside scoop on how to stack the odds in your favor of having a positive birth. Unlike other childbirth classes, we will help you avoid the typical assembly-line care with six virtual “tickets!” These “tickets” are your secret advantage to coping with the unknowns of birth! At the workshop you’ll find out how you can use these tickets in the hospital or wherever you intend to give birth We believe that the knowledge you will gain from the Savvy Birth Workshop will leave you and your partner inspired, hopeful, and excited about the upcoming birth of your baby… ready to approach the big day with a savvy swing in your step! Learning Objective covered in the Workshop: Define evidence-based care Discuss the availability and pros/cons of local birth options Practice respectful ways to talk with your provider Discuss how partners, doulas, and nurses can work together to provide labor support Describe the benefits and limitations of birth plans Discuss the human and legal rights of birthing persons
$100.00
USD
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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.
$350.00
USD
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Lactation 101 Class
Online event
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
$65.00
USD
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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
$175.00
USD
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