Ashley Calderon

Licensed Midwife
Lactation Counselor
Monitrice
Belly Binding
Postpartum Support

Bio

Hi! I’m Ashley- Licensed Midwife, lactation counselor, and Monitrice (advanced doula). I also offer belly binding and a la carte postpartum support. I have been a birth worker for over a decade and have had the privilege of attending hundreds of births as well as supporting countless families transition during the “4th trimester”.

I love serving others and can’t imagine a better place than in the birth world. Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum are all such beautiful seasons- I thoroughly enjoy helping new parents through them and am so honored each time I’m invited in to give support.

When I’m not attending births, I love to spend time with my husband, 6 children, and our 2 Great Danes, while either cooking, baking, watching movies, or going on local adventures.

For more about me including a detailed bio and list of my credentials and training, please visit my website!

Birth Support

Birth Support Includes:

  • Two prenatal visits at my Carlsbad office where we discuss a variety of things including your options, birth plan, comfort techniques, spinning babies exercises, nutrition, and more.

  • Unlimited support via text, phone, and email.

  • 24/7 on-call availability for your birth from 37-42 weeks gestation.

  • Active in-person labor and birth support 

  • Immediate postpartum support in the hospital to help get you settled/comfortable after birth.

  • Two postpartum visits in your home including belly binding, lactation support, maternal mental and physical health assessments, and infant weight assessment.

  • Optional: Add on additional prenatal and/or postpartum appointments.

I’m Carrot-approved! Many of my clients have also received reimbursement for doula fees through other insurance or workplace benefit plans. I’m happy to provide detailed receipts to support your reimbursement requests if you have doula coverage.  

  • “Ashley has the perfect balance of professionalism and warmth. I felt safe to express myself especially during labor knowing that Ashley has extensive birth knowledge and passion for her profession and clients.”

    C.J.

  • “Ashley was my doula for my fourth baby and she was such a help emotionally and at the end physically. My baby wasn’t positioned right and she came over and helped reposition her and she was quickly born that afternoon. I can’t highly recommend her enough! Thank you Ashley!”

    Katelyn D.

  • “Thank you so much for being a part of our journey and for the care that you have provided! You have made our experience truly memorable!”

    The G. Family

  • “Thank you so much for helping us bring baby R into the world. Your calm and warmth were so lovely to have during and after the birth. We are so grateful to you for such a positive birth experience!”

    Sarah B.

  • “Thank you so much for helping us bring ‘N’ into this world. Your calmness, excitement, wisdom, and sweetness truly made me feel calm and enjoy this miraculous event. This will forever be one of my most favorite and most powerful memories that I will hold onto and you enabled that. So thank you so much!”

    Nikki