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CHILDBIRTH SERVICES
Cloud Nine
MEET ASHLEY
I've been paid to mountain bike, run a chainsaw, and put needles in veins. But by far my favorite work is helping pregnant women and their partners feel prepared for and supported during labor, so they can have a satisfying experience.
Ashley Kim
Certified Labor Doula, stillbirthday Bereavement Doula, & Lactation Educator Counselor
Owner, Cloud Nine Childbirth Services
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I became passionate about pregnancy, birth, and issues in maternity care after the unmedicated birth of my first child, a process of intense discovery that changed the way I viewed myself and the world around me. This experience, followed by other mothers' stories, some positive and some traumatic, fueled my desire to help parents have the safest, most satisfying birth and postpartum experiences possible.
I believe birth is a normal part of life and should be treated as such until the circumstances dictate otherwise. I also believe the surest path to a happy mother-baby pair is by way of a mother who is treated with respect, supported during labor and the postpartum period, and equipped to make educated decisions regarding her care and her role as mother.
I am a Certified Labor and Bereavement Doula and Lactation Educator Counselor. I am in the process of obtaining Postpartum Doula certification. (I also have a B.S. in Biology and an M.A. in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Environmental Education--my passion before finding birth work.)
Whether it is at home or in a hospital, an unmedicated birth or a cesarean section, I am dedicated to providing physical, emotional, and educational support to help women and their partners transition confidently and joyously into parenthood.
We recently had our first child with Ashley Kim as our doula. We chose Ashley based on her calm, open, caring attitude. She was very supportive and nonjudgmental of all our views and decisions. She provided insightful discussions and objective information on issues we were unsure about. She provided books that helped us feel more confident about the whole process, from prenatal care to breastfeeding.
She supported our goal to have a natural birth without drugs and helped us realize that goal. As the father, I was very thankful to have Ashley’s insight, support, and help. Her reassurance, understanding of our desires, and confident interactions with the medical staff allowed me to relax and take a more active role in supporting [my partner] during the laboring process. We couldn’t have asked for a better birth experience and we are very grateful to Ashley for her kind help and support.
Wes C., First Time Father