Sacred Labor of Love
We believe ALL birthing people should have access to non-judgmental, compassionate, supportive care throughout their pregnancy, labor/birth and postpartum journey. Our mission is to empower all birthing families, especially those impacted most by the maternal mortality crisis regardless of socioeconomic status by providing the following:​
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Emotional and physical comfort
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Inclusive support
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Advocacy guidance
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Encouragment of bodily autonomy
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Evidenced based information to help make informed decisions along your journey
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Collaborative care between all care team members (providers, nurses, support people, etc.)
Meet the Founder
Ashley Duran, Doula, CLC, CBE
Welcome everyone! I'm a Afro-Dominican & Puerto Rican mother to a 14 year old boy, raised in Washington Heights but currently living in Harlem, NYC. A Certified Full Spectrum Doula and Lactation Counselor who's supported over 40 families and counting.
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 one's birthing experience. Although I wasn't able to have a doula at the time, I was able to use the knowledge gained about doulas and their work to achieve my own birth goals, which grew my interest and passion to become one years later.
As a doula, I believe in creating a safe and nurturing space that allows parents to feel supported and make informed decisions during their pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey. My approach is grounded in evidence-based research and is tailored to the needs of each family. I provide emotional, physical and advocacy support as well as evidence-based information and access to resources you may need to help encourage a positive and fulfilling birth and postpartum experience. Ultimately, my goal is to ensure families feel empowered and confident while creating the vision they desire for parenthood.
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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.
Certifications:
August 2024: Placenta Encapsulator with The Mothership NYC
November 2024: Evidence Based Birth Instructor with Evidence Based Birth (EBB)
October 2023: Certified Lactation Counselor with Healthy Children Project
May 2022: Grandma’s Hands Pregnancy and Postpartum Herbs & Nutrition in the Southern Tradition with Divine Birth Wisdom
March 2022: Ancient Song Full Spectrum Labor & Postpartum Doula with ASDS
March 2022: Child Birth Education for Doulas with Berenice Kerniza
September 2021: Basic Life Support: Adult, Child and Infant First Aid/CPR/AED with American Heart Association
February 2021: Lactation Basics for Doulas with LaShandra Dandrich
November 2020: How to Help Families get Evidence Based Care by Evidence Based Birth​