SERVING
Atwater Village, Alhambra, Altadena, Burbank, Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Hollywood, Los Feliz, Glassel Park, Glendale, Pasadena, Silverlake, Mid-Wilshire, Mid-City, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Westwood, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Encino
Welcome! I’m Ash. I have a decade-long career supporting families in Los Angeles as a Holistic Postpartum Doula, Lactation Consultant and Newborn Care Specialist. My approach to care is rooted in science and blended with the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with a focus on nutrition and overall well-being. I offer mother-focused care to include:
belly binding
body treatments (Abhyanga)
meal planning and preparation of warm, nourishing, nutrient-dense meals, snacks and teas
overnight support
lactation/feeding support & education
handmade herbal teas, baths, farm style foot soaks & sitz
emotional support
full-spectrum newborn care & education
infant massage
herbal tinctures, salves and tonics to nourish and heal your body, support emotional well-being, optimize milk supply and cure common postpartum ailments.
practical help within the home with a weekly changing of bed-linens, a tidy home & kitchen, organized baby items and clean laundry
Services
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*weekly meal plans : 2 meals prepared in-home that are focused on organic, warm and nourishing meals, milks and snacks with warming spices and nutrient dense whole-foods.
*breastfeeding and feeding support- As a certified lactation consultant, I will assist with all lactation and feeding concerns- pumping, proper bottle feeding, identifying hunger cues, signs of fullness, how to know if baby is getting enough milk, proper position and latch (breast and bottle) and provide cures for common breast ailments, such as nipple and breast soreness and engorgement.
*holistic approaches to healing aches, pains, hormone imbalances, engorged breasts, c-sections, baby blues and so much more with the use of herbal tinctures, teas, salves and tonics
*farm style foot baths
*handmade herbal teas, sitz and yoni steams
*practical support within the home, including tidying, dishes, laundry and bed linens washed and changed weekly.
*unlimited call/text support throughout our time of working together
*infant sleep education and foundations for setting up healthy sleep habits
*full spectrum holistic newborn care, support and education from a certified Newborn Care Specialist
*empowerment- I support you in getting in touch with your intuition and help YOU make parenting decisions that feel right for you
*emotional support. The first few weeks after birth are magical, transformative and deeply emotional. About 80% of new mothers experience “baby blues”, which can lead to sadness, bouts of crying, irritability and anxiety for about two weeks. I sit by you and hold loving space for you as we sip tea and process what you are going through. I will provide herbal support, essential oils and meditations if you choose that will boost your mood and help balance out those postpartum emotions.
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A day of deeply caring for mother or birthing person. We focus on your healing, processing your experience and nourishing your body. The day is slow and warm and beautiful. We do feedings together and address any concerns or questions you may have. You are served meals on a beautiful tray and receive:
*Abhyanga oil treatment
*womb moxi
*belly binding
*farm style herbal foot bath
*lactation, pumping and bottle-feeding support from me, a certified lactation counselor
*2 organic, warm & nourishing meals (2 servings each) prepared in your home. I will grocery shop prior (cost of food not included)
*homemade herbal teas to support mood, optimize lactation and promote healing
*clean laundry, bed linens and house tidying
Pricing: $450 per day for 5 hours (3 days per week for 2 weeks is recommended)
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All meals are gluten, dairy and soy free. Vegan and vegetarian options available also available.
This package is for those who want food to be the primary focus of their care and healing. The main focus of my time will be preparing organic, flavorful, nutrient dense meals for you and your family
*2-3 organic, warm and nourishing meals and snacks per day prepared in your home and served beautifully to you and your family. Learn more and view a sample menu HERE
*breastfeeding and feeding support- As a certified lactation consultant, I will assist with all lactation and feeding concerns- pumping, proper bottle feeding, identifying hunger cues, signs of fullness, how to know if baby is getting enough milk, proper position and latch (breast and bottle) and provide cures for common breast ailments, such as nipple and breast soreness and engorgement.
*essential postpartum care including tidying of the home, laundry and a clean kitchen.
*handmade herbal teas, sitz and yoni steams to help you heal your body, ease your mind and optimize breastfeeding. (all herbs included)
*full spectrum holistic newborn care from a certified Newborn Care Specialist
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Lack of sleep is often one of new parent’s biggest hurdle. Catching up on rest with a couple nights of good sleep can make all the difference. Rest easy knowing your baby is in good hands with a Newborn Care Specialist of 10 years.
What’s included:
-wisdom on the science of newborn sleep, sleep schedules, good sleep hygiene, and the fundamentals to setting your baby up for healthy sleep habits, self-settling and longer stretches of sleep in infancy and beyond
-unlimited text and phone support- 7 days per week
-lactation, breastfeeding and bottlefeeding support from me, a certified Lactation Consultant
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Weekly check-ins via phone, Zoom or Facetime + unlimited text support. Weekly in-person visits also available.
This service is for individuals that do not want or need in-person care, but would still like postpartum support and guidance during their first 4 weeks.
Baby struggling with digestion? Wondering if they’re eating enough? Need to process your feelings? Need some guidance on what to eat and how to heal? Need tips on how to soothe a crying baby? From questions about baby, your healing, baby’s development, lactation and beyond, I got you.
*emotional support- I am here to hear you and hold you as you navigate the many ups and downs that come with having a newborn.
*breastfeeding and feeding support- As a certified lactation consultant, I will assist with a lactation concerns, feeding schedule, identifying hunger cues, signs of fullness, how to know if baby is getting enough milk, proper position and latch (breast and bottle) and provide cures for common breast ailments, such as nipple and breast soreness and engorgement. If bottle feeding, I will educate you on proper bottle feeding technique.
*holistic approaches to healing aches, pains, hormone imbalances, engorged breasts, c-sections, baby blues and so much more with the use of herbal tinctures, teas, salves and tonics
*newborn education from a certified Newborn Care Specialist- navigating development, sleep, feeding, hunger and sleepy cues, soothing, establishing circadian rhythm, tips and tricks, signs your baby is getting enough to eat, proper bottle feeding techniques, sleep practices from independent sleep and bed sharing, and so much more
ADD ON: In-person weekly 1.5 hour check-in and lactation visits.
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POSTPARTUM PERSONAL CHEF
Organic, warm and nourishing meals, snacks, milks and handmade herbal teas made daily with ingredients that replenish your body, support mood, aid in healing and digestion and optimize milk supply. Made in your home or delivered to your door.
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BODYWORK
Belly binding, Abhyanga oil massage treatments, herbal and botanical baths, farm style foot soaks and herbal sitz baths are all part of the care you will receive.
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LACTATION SUPPORT
Lactation support and education as you navigate the ins and outs of breastfeeding, pumping and bottle feeding from a certified lactation counselor.
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OVERNIGHT SUPPORT
Parenting a newborn is hard work, and prioritizing rest helps you heal and better manage the round-the-clock demands of newborns. We will work together to be sure you get your rest while meeting your lactation/feeding goals. As a lactation consultant, I’m there to help you navigate lactation and feeding or help educate you onRproper bottle feeding technique. Rest easy knowing that your baby is being cared for by a decade-long Newborn Care Specialist and Lactation Consultant.
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VIRTUAL DOULA SUPPORT
On-call and unlimited virtual, phone and text support. Baby struggling with digestion? Wondering if they’re eating enough? Need to process your feelings? Need some guidance on what to eat and how to heal? Need tips on how to soothe a crying baby? From questions about baby, your healing, baby’s development, lactation and beyond, I got you.
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HERBAL SUPPORT
Holistically heal common postpartum ailments, optimize milk supply and support emotional well being with a curated bundle of the best herbs, supplements, teas and baths.
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NEWBORN CARE & EDUCATION
Helping you tap into your innate intuition as I guide you in learning to care for your baby- being there to reassure you about normal baby behavior and development. infant massage, identifying cries, soothing, bathing, swaddling, healthy sleep foundations, hunger and sleepy cues, signs your baby is getting enough to eat and more.
The First Forty Days
Welcome. You are here because you’ve found yourself in, or approaching, a profound moment of growth and transformation - the sacred time after childbirth known as the fourth trimester, or the first forty days. In this space, I hope you come to see your moments of early motherhood as undoubtedly supported, sacred as well as powerfully transformative.