Empower Your Birth Journey with Wild Womb Birth Support

Hi, I’m Ash, the Traverse City doula, here to walk with you through this incredible journey to parenthood. I offer support that’s personal and tailored to you—prenatal education, hands-on help during labor, and care after your baby arrives. My goal is to help you feel confident, comfortable, and truly supported every step of the way. Together, we’ll make sure your experience is one that feels empowering and meaningful to you.
Traverse City Doula

Continuing my education to stay up to date helps me offer the best support possible. It ensures I can provide relevant, confident advice tailored to each client’s unique needs.

My Qualifications:

Certifications:

  • Certified Birth Doula

  • Certified Postpartum Doula

  • Certified Breastfeeding Educator

  • Certified Childbirth Educator

Certificates of Achievement:

  • Professional Development

  • Young Parent Support Specialist

  • Understanding Developmental Disabilities

  • HIPAA Compliance

  • Essential Oils for Birth Consultant

  • EBB Evidence Based Care for Suspected Big Babies

  • EBB VBAC

  • EBB PROM, GBS and Newborn Procedures

  • EBB Friedman’s Curve and Failure to Progress

  • CPR

  • Online Food Handler Program

Doula Support

  • Traverse City Birth Doula

    Wild Beginnings Doula Support $1000

    Comprehensive Birth Doula Support

    Prenatal Visits: Two 1-2 hour face-to-face sessions to discuss birth goals, explore options, and prepare for the big day.

    Phone support: 24/7 text/phone support

    Personalized Birth Preferences: Assistance in crafting a detailed and thoughtful birth plan.

    Continuous Support: Telephone, text, and email support throughout your pregnancy.

    On-Call Availability: From 38 weeks until the baby arrives, I’ll be ready to join you at any time.

    Labor & Birth Support: Arrival at your birth to provide support during labor, delivery, and the first 1-2 hours postpartum.

    Referrals: Connections to additional resources and specialists as needed.

    Comprehensive Support: Emotional, physical, and informational assistance throughout your journey.

    Educational Resources: Access to helpful handouts and information.

    Bag of Tricks: Tools and resources to enhance your birth environment and provide comfort during labor.

    Continuous Labor Support: From early labor through the birth of your baby.

    Postpartum Support: Immediate support for 1-2 hours following the birth.

    Postpartum Visit: One 1-2 hour follow-up visit to ensure a smooth transition into parenthood.

    This package ensures you are supported, informed, and empowered throughout your entire birth experience.

  • Full Circle Support Package $2000

    Holistic Birth and Postpartum Care Package

    Prenatal Visits: Three 1-2 hour in-depth sessions to discuss your birth goals, explore options, and mentally and physically prepare for birth. One of these visits includes a detailed discussion on postpartum planning.

    Phone Support: 24/7 text/phone support throughout pregnancy, ensuring you feel connected and supported at all times.

    Personalized Birth Preferences: Guidance in crafting a customized birth plan that aligns with your personal goals and preferences.

    Continuous Support: Ongoing telephone, text, and email support throughout your pregnancy, offering advice, resources, and encouragement.

    On-Call Availability: From 37 weeks until the birth of your baby, I’ll be ready to join you at any moment’s notice.

    Labor & Birth Support: Support at your chosen birth location, offering continuous emotional, physical, and informational assistance from active labor through the first few hours postpartum.

    Bag of Tricks: Tools and resources to enhance your birth environment and provide comfort during labor.

    Placenta Prints: Option for a beautifully crafted placenta print as a keepsake of your birth experience.

    20 Professional Photos: Receive 20 professional images capturing key moments of your birth, ensuring beautiful memories to cherish.

    Continuous Labor Support: Continuous physical and emotional support throughout your labor and birth, helping you feel empowered and in control.

    Postpartum Support: Immediate support for up to 3 hours following the birth to assist with the initial transition, breastfeeding support, and more.

    Postpartum Visits: Two 1-2 hour follow-up visits to provide guidance on postpartum recovery, newborn care, and feeding support, plus help with household tasks or sibling support if needed.

    Essential Oils for Birth Consult: Personalized aromatherapy plan to support labor, postpartum recovery, and emotional well-being.

    Herbal Care Package: Custom postpartum herbal teas, sitz baths, and soothing salves to aid in your healing journey.

    Referrals: Connections to a wider network of specialists, including lactation consultants, pelvic floor therapists, and mental health professionals.

    Comprehensive Support: Emotional, physical, and educational guidance from pregnancy through the postpartum period.

  • Traverse City Postpartum Doula

    Tender Transitions Postpartum Care $400

    In-Home Postpartum Support

    Newborn Care: Guidance and support with newborn care and routines.

    Sibling Adjustment: Assistance in helping older siblings adapt to the new family dynamics.

    Educational Support: Information and resources on breastfeeding, baby care, and postpartum recovery..

    Light Housekeeping: Support with light household tasks to maintain a comfortable environment.

    Three 3-Hour Support Visits: Personalized in-home support visits to address specific needs and provide hands-on assistance.

    This package is tailored to support new parents during the crucial postpartum period, ensuring a smooth transition and nurturing environment for the entire family.

  • Traverse City Doula

    Peaceful Presence Add-On $700

    Lite Doula Services with Birth Photography Focus

    Birth Photography: Capturing precious moments of labor and delivery.

    Educational Guidance: Guidance and education for the birthing person and their support partner during labor.

    Prenatal Visits: Two 1-2 hour face-to-face sessions to discuss birth goals, explore options, and prepare for the big day.

    Phone support: 24/7 text/phone support

    Birth Planning Assistance: Help with creating a birth plan that aligns with your preferences.

    Access to Doula Bag: Use of tools and resources from my doula bag to enhance comfort during labor.

    Support for Partner: Education and support for the support person to assist during labor and delivery.

    This package is designed to complement your birth photography experience with essential education and support, ensuring a peaceful and informed birth journey.

I accept private pay, HSA, and Medicaid, as well as payment plans to make things more flexible. If you're concerned about cost, I’d love to chat and explore options that can work for you!